Best 4 Achiote Paste Recipes
ACHIOTE PASTE
This is the recipe for the paste used to make Puerco Pibil...you know, so you don't have to go buy the weak stuff.
Provided by LiberallyGillian
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- With a spice grinder, grind the annatto seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, allspice berries, and cloves to a fine powder.
- In a blender or food processor, mix the ground spices, habanero peppers, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth. Mix in the lemon juice and tequila.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1749.5 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
ACHIOTE PASTE
Provided by Food Network
Yield about 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the annatto seeds, cumin seeds, oregano, allspice berries, and salt in a spice mill or coffee grinder. Grind to a powder-like consistency. In a small bowl, mix the powder with the garlic and lime juice. Store in an airtight container, in the refrigerator.
- Use for Cochinita Pibil or any grilled seafood.
ACHIOTE PASTE
This is an old family favorite. It is easy, can be frozen for future use, and is ten times better than the store bought junk. Use this for my Cochinita Pibil recipe. http://www.recipezaar.com/229460
Provided by TJW2725
Categories Spanish
Time 5m
Yield 4 Tablespoons
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put all ingredients into a spice grinder, and grind until you have a fine powder.
- Take the powder and put it into a bowl and add teaspoons of water at a time until you get a thick paste which binds together, in a putty like consistency.
- Separate into Tablespoon size portions and freeze individually.
- When you want to use it, mix the TB size portion with 10 cloves of garlic crushed, and 4 TB Seville orange juice and marinade pork or chicken overnight.
- Some might say to add tequila, but that is an Americanization of this Yucatecan specialty.
- *NOTE* You can find them at most Mexican grocers, and maybe even at your Lucky's or Safeway.
- Annato seeds are very, very hard, and are difficult to grind with a mortar and pestle, use the grinder or it won't make a paste.
- They DO, and WILL stain your grinder, and anything you happen to spill it on, be careful.
- You can double, or multiply this recipe as you wish, and I usually make enough for a year's worth.
- About 4x this recipe.
- It freezes very well, and will last the year in the freezer no problem.
MEXICAN ANNATTO/ACHIOTE PASTE, ADOBO MEXICANO DE ACHIOTE MOLIDO
Everyone asks me what is Achiote or Annatto? Sometimes I refer to it as in packets of Goya Sazon seasoning with culantro and achiote. Achiote trees grow abundantly in most tropical locations. The trees produce pretty flowers as well as seed pods in which you will find a bright red pulp as well as red seeds. These seeds are used...
Provided by Juliann Esquivel
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. First lightly toast in a dry frying pan Annatto seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black peppercorns,and cloves. Do not scorch just lightly heat to bring out the flavors. Pour into a spice mill or coffee grinder and pulverize.
- 2. Next add the sour orange juice or combination orange juice and lime juice and vinegar into a blender add the oregano, salt, garlic, and jalapeno or serano chiles and blend until all the garlic and peppers are liquified. Add the ground spices and blend again until all is smooth.
- 3. Rub this marinade onto chicken, pork, fish or beef. Put into a large plastic freezer bag and let marinade overnight. Next day grill or bake or cook as you like. You can add a little or a lot of heat by adding a one or more jalapenos, or serrano peppers to the mixture when blending. Just remember by taking the seeds out from the peppers you will get the flavor but not so much heat. If you leave the seeds in then you will get much more heat. You can also opt to use only one chile pepper if you do not desire a lot of heat. Enjoy
- 4. I will post an actual picture of annatto /achiote seeds tomorrow.
Tips:
- To make achiote paste from scratch, you'll need annatto seeds, vegetable oil, garlic, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and salt. You can also add other spices, such as chili powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper, to taste.
- Annatto seeds can be found in Latin American grocery stores or online. If you can't find annatto seeds, you can use an achiote paste that is already made.
- To make achiote paste, simply roast the annatto seeds in a pan until they are fragrant. Then, grind the seeds into a powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Mix the powder with the other ingredients in a bowl until a paste forms.
- Achiote paste can be used to marinate meats, fish, and vegetables. It can also be used to make sauces, stews, and soups. Achiote paste adds a vibrant red color and a slightly nutty flavor to dishes.
- Achiote paste can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. It can also be frozen for up to 6 months.
Conclusion:
Achiote paste is a versatile ingredient that can be used to add flavor and color to a variety of dishes. It is a staple ingredient in many Latin American cuisines. If you're looking for a way to add some excitement to your next meal, try using achiote paste. You won't be disappointed.
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