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.
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Humayou Gujjar
[email protected]I've been using this achiote paste for years and it's always a hit. It's a great way to add some flavor to your meals.
Miss Riya
[email protected]This achiote paste is a great way to add some flavor to your favorite dishes. It's easy to make and it tastes great.
ben roddy
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I was looking for a way to make my own achiote paste and this one is perfect.
Jessica Close
[email protected]This achiote paste is a must-try for any fan of Mexican cuisine. It's so flavorful and easy to make.
Sunflower Flower Flowemen
[email protected]I've made this achiote paste several times now and it's always a hit. It's so versatile and can be used in so many different dishes.
John Stands By Ear
[email protected]This is a great recipe for achiote paste. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
James Morakinyo
[email protected]I love the flavor of this achiote paste. It's so rich and complex.
Sandra Malunga
[email protected]This achiote paste is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes incredible. I can't wait to use it in my next recipe.
Mis Sarmin
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good achiote paste recipe for a long time. This one is perfect.
Mark Ray
[email protected]This is the best achiote paste I've ever had. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I'll definitely be using this recipe again and again.
Zetty Kanditha
[email protected]I love this achiote paste! It's so versatile. I've used it to make chicken, pork, and fish tacos, and it's always delicious. The flavor is amazing.
Tarin Tarin
[email protected]This achiote paste recipe is a game-changer! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I used it to marinate some chicken, and it turned out so tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.