Aceite de Achiote (Annatto Oil) (Edit recipe)

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Aceite de achiote or annatto oil is used to add color to food. Annatto is an orange-red condiment and food coloring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree, native to tropical parts of the Americas. Annatto is the main component in sazón, which gives food an orange color.

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PREP TIME

5 minutes

COOK TIME

5 minutes

INGREDIENTS

3

Serves: 1

Ingredients

2 cups Avocado Oil, or any neutral oil
.5 cup Annatto Seed
6 cloves Garlic, optional

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Place a small pot over medium low heat.
Add the oil and annatto seeds.
Cook for about 5 minutes or until the oil turns bright red. Be careful the oil doesn't get too hot or the seeds will burn and turn bitter.
Remove from heat and allow to cool for about 20 minutes.
Place a strainer over a funnel and pour the oil into a glass bottle.
Store the annatto oil at room temperature for up to one month.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	4643
Fat:	448 g
Carbohydrates:	1 g
Protein:	0 g
Cholesterol:	0 g
Sodium:	1 mg
Fiber:	0 g
Sugars:	0 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated for total recipe.