Annatto Oil Recipe
Annatto oil is made from Annatto seeds which come from Achiote trees. It can be used in all sorts of cooking to impart a beautiful, deep golden-red color, subtle peppery flavor and earthy aroma into foods. makes 1 cup / serving size: about 1½ teaspoons
Servings: 32
Calories: 60kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Annatto seeds
- 1 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Add the oil and Annatto seeds to a small saucepan and place it over medium heat. Bring it to a strong simmer, then reduce the heat to the lowest setting for 2 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit until the desired color has been reached. (The longer it sits, the deeper the color will be.)
- Strain the seeds over a bowl. Then pour the oil into a jar to store. Keep it in a cool dark place.
Notes
Calorie count is only an estimate.
Nutrition
Calories: 60kcal