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annatto seed oil in a bottle with a red lid
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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
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time2 minutes
Steeping Time20 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican, Brazilian
Keyword: natural food dyes, annatto recipes
Servings: 32
Calories: 60kcal
Author: Valentina K. Wein

Equipment

Ingredients

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