Achiote Paste Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
32 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
1
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Calories
144 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Condiments
Achiote Paste Recipe
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This achiote paste recipe is perfect for seasoning many Mexican dishes, made from annato seeds, fresh garlic, citrus juice and lots of seasonings. Learn how to make it at home!
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup annatto seeds achiote (1 ounce by weight/28 grams)
- 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano or use Italian oregano
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 clove (use 2 if you love cloves)
- salt to taste
- 1 Chili pepper optional - use a jalapeno for a touch of heat, serrano pepper for hotter, or habanero pepper for good level of heat, spicy
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup bitter orange juice or use 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice + 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice + 2 tablespoons white vinegar
Instructions
- Add the annatto seeds (achiote), oregano, coriander, cumin, peppercorns and salt to a food processor or blender. Process to break everything apart. You can also use a mortar and pestle to grind them up.
- Add the garlic, orange juice, lime juice and vinegar. Process to form a thick paste.
- You can adjust with extra juice or a bit of water for a thinner paste.
- Use as desired.
Notes
- Makes about 2/3 cup.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
144kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
15mg
(1%)
Potassium
673mg
(14%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
761IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
133mg
(148%)
Calcium
193mg
(19%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 673mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 761IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 133mg | 148% |
| Calcium | 193mg | 19% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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32 reviews
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