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Achiote Oil [Recipe + Video] Aceite de Bija
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 36 tablespoons
Calories: 107 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Dominican
Ingredients
- ½ cup bija seeds (annatto, achiote)
- 1 head garlic peeled, (optional)
- 1 bunch oregano (fresh leaves) (optional)
- 1 bunch fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- 2 cup olive oil
Instructions
1. Combine ingredients
- Pour the bija seeds into a small saucepan. Add garlic, oregano, and thyme.Pour in the oil.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.