Aceite de Achiote

With this lovely oil you can make pasteles, arroz, and so much more. 🧡

Ingredients:

• Olive oil

• Annatto seeds
  

Directions:

On a pot mix your annatto seeds with some neutral oil and cook on medium heat for around 5-7 minutes. The ratio depends on how deep-red you want your oil and that translates into how aromatic and flavorful it becomes but most times I use around 1 tbsp for every half a cup of oil. Remember, you can always add more annatto so make it the way your heart desires!