Achiote Oil [Recipe + Video] Aceite de Bija

Name: Achiote Oil [Recipe + Video] Aceite de Bija
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 36 tablespoons
Ingredients: ½ cup bija seeds; 1 head garlic; 1 bunch oregano; 1 bunch thyme; 2 cup olive oil

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings
36 tablespoons
Calories
107 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Dominican

Achiote Oil [Recipe + Video] Aceite de Bija

Oriana Walker

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Learn how to make achiote oil, our Abuela's secret for very colorful dishes, and always keep some aceite de bija (annatto oil) at hand.

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Ingredients

Servings

½ cup bija seeds aka annatto, achiote
1 head garlic peeled, (optional)
1 bunch oregano optional, fresh leaves
1 bunch thyme optional, fresh leaves
2 cup olive oil

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Instructions

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1. Combine ingredients

Pour the bija seeds into a small saucepan. Add garlic, oregano, and thyme.Pour in the oil.

2. Cook in oil

Heat on the stove at very low heat for one hour.Once the hour has passed, remove from the heat, and set aside to cool to room temperature. Sieve with a fine sieve to discard the solids.

3. Storing achiote oil

Pour into a clean bottle with a tight fitting lid, and store at room temperature. This has a long shelf life, but it's best used within the month.

Notes

You can add or omit other flavoring ingredients of your choice, though this may affect its shelf life.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1tablespoon Calories 107kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 4mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 107 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1tablespoon
Calories	107kcal	5%
Carbohydrates	1g	0%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Sodium	1mg	0%
Potassium	4mg	0%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	2IU	0%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	2mg	0%
Iron	1mg	6%