Homemade Achiote Paste Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    1 cup

  • Calories

    83 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Homemade Achiote Paste Recipe

This homemade achiote paste recipe comes together in minutes and is the perfect beef, chicken, or pork marinade.

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Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup annatto seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
  • 2 cloves
  • 6 allspice berries
  • 2 teaspoons peppercorns
  • orange zest and juice of 1
  • lime zest and juice of 1
  • 5 garlic finely grated cloves
  • 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons oregano dry
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt coarse

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Transfer the seeds and spices to a spice grinder or mortar and grind them until they become like a powder.
  3. Add the powder to another bowl and the zest and juice of 1 orange and 1 lime.
  4. 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 (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%)

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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