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Achiote Oil

Relle Lum
Make homemade achiote oil in minutes with this easy 2-ingredient recipe. A must-have pantry staple for pastele stew, gandule rice, and more.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Sauces
Cuisine Puerto Rican
Servings 16 servings
Calories 60 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon achiote seeds

Instructions
 

  • Pour oil into a medium pot over medium heat.
  • Add achiote seeds. Heat oil until seeds begin to sizzle and the oil beings to turn an orange-red color.
  • Take the oil off the heat and allow to cool.

Notes

Tips for Success

  • Do not overheat the seeds. They turn bitter if burned.
  • Remove the pot from the heat as soon as the color releases.
  • Always strain the seeds, otherwise the oil can become gritty.
  • Cool fully before storing to prevent condensation.
  • Make a double batch and keep it on hand. It’s a huge time-saver.

Nutrition

Serving: 16servingsCalories: 60kcalFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.05gIron: 0.001mg
Keyword achiote, achiote oil, annaatto
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