Achiote Oil Recipe

Name: Achiote Oil Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: 1/4 cup annato seeds; 2 chiles de arbol; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup oil (see note)

Note: Olive oil can be used, but for a more annato-forward flavor, use a neutral oil like corn or canola.

Spice Hunting: Annato Seeds (Achiote)

Achiote Oil Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Cook 5 mins

Active 5 mins

Total 10 mins

Makes 1 cup

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1/4 cup annato seeds
2 chiles de arbol
1 bay leaf
1 cup oil (see note)

Toast annato, chiles, and bay leaf in a small saucepan on medium heat until spices are fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add oil and let it heat through until annato seeds begin to bubble and fry.
Reduce heat to low and cook until oil turns a dark, ruddy red, about 4 minutes (spices should continue to very gently sizzle the whole time). Remove from heat and strain into a glass jar or plastic squeeze bottle. Store in a dark place at room temperature for up to three months (oil will continue to be edible but will lose some flavor after this time).

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Spice Hunting: Annato Seeds (Achiote)

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
2125	Calories
226g	Fat
32g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Calories	2125
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 226g	289%
Saturated Fat 15g	77%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 15mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 10g	37%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 65mg	325%
Calcium 90mg	7%
Iron 21mg	118%
Potassium 973mg	21%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Achiote Oil Recipe

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