Achiote Oil (made from Annatto Seeds)
Achiote Oil has a slightly sweet peppery taste. It's a common ingredient in yellow rice dishes and can be a substitute for saffron.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil can substitute vegetable oil
- 2 Tablespoons annatto seeds
Instructions
- Gently warm the annatto seeds in olive oil over medium heat just until the seeds begin to bubble, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Strain and discard seeds. Store the oil in covered jar for up to 5 days.DO NOT OVER HEAT THE OIL. It will spoil and turn bitter.
Notes
Do not substitute ground annatto seeds to make the oil.