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This oil is used both to color and to flavor dishes. Use it in place of vegetable oil for South American recipes.

Emma R. | December 11th, 2023

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Ingredients:

	Qty	Unit	Ingredient
	1/2	cup	Achiote Seeds » crushed
	1	cup	Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
15 Minutes	45 Minutes	1 hour

Directions:

Use only Achiote Seeds that have a bright-reddish in color. Seeds that are a brownish color are old and have probably lost much of their flavor.

1. On medium-low heat, in a heavy saucepan, combine the Achiote Seeds and Extra virgin olive oil and allow to steep for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Bring mixture to a low and gentle boil while stirring continuously.

3. Remove saucepan from the heat and allow to cool thoroughly.

4. Strain through a very fine sieve and pour the strained oil into a bottle and cap tightly.

5. This oil will keep for up to 6 months if it is refrigerated and capped tightly.

6. Be sure to label and date your bottle.

Submitted by Emma R. | December 11th, 2023 See all of Emma R.'s Recipes.

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@Emma R. \| December 11th, 2023
This oil is used both to color and to flavor dishes. Use it in place of vegetable oil for South American recipes. I gave it a 5