Homemade Achiote Paste Recipe
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
83 kcal
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Cuisine
Mexican
Homemade Achiote Paste Recipe
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This homemade achiote paste recipe comes together in minutes and is the perfect beef, chicken, or pork marinade.
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup annatto seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
- 2 cloves
- 6 all-spice berries
- 2 teaspoons peppercorns
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 5 finely grated cloves of garlic
- 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dry oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoons coarse salt
Instructions
- Add the annatto seeds, cumin, coriander, cloves, all-spice berries, and peppercorns to a large frying pan and cook over low to medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes while moving them around frequently.
- Transfer the seeds and spices to a spice grinder or mortar and grind them until they become like a powder.
- Add the powder to another bowl and the zest and juice of 1 orange and 1 lime.
- Grate in the garlic, pour in the vinegar, oregano, and salt, and mix until it is combined. Adjust the seasonings with salt and use or store it.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: You can make this achiote paste up to 1 week ahead.
- How to Store: Cover and keep in the refrigerator for 10 to 14 days. You can freeze it covered for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator until thawed before using.
- Toasting the seeds and spices will help add more aromatics and intense flavors, making the achiote paste more pungent and flavorful.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
83kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
3501mg
(146%)
Potassium
326mg
(9%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
147IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
188mg
(19%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 83kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3501mg | 146% |
| Potassium | 326mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 147IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 19% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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