Achiote Paste Recipe

Name: Achiote Paste Recipe
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 spicy chili pepper ((optional - use a jalapeno for a touch of heat, serrano pepper for hotter, or habanero pepper for good level of heat)); 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)

"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!..."

INGREDIENTS

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1/4 cup annatto seeds (achiote (1 ounce by weight/28 grams))

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1 tablespoon Mexican oregano (or use Italian oregano)

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2 teaspoons coriander seeds

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1 teaspoon cumin seeds

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1 teaspoon black peppercorns

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1 clove ((use 2 if you love cloves))

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Salt to taste

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1 spicy chili pepper ((optional - use a jalapeno for a touch of heat, serrano pepper for hotter, or habanero pepper for good level of heat))

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6 cloves garlic

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1/2 cup bitter orange juice (or use 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice + 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice + 2 tablespoons white vinegar)

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