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Preparation Time - 40 Minutes
Preparation Method - Stove Top

Annatto Oil

Submitted by Emma R.

This oil is used both to color and to flavor dishes. Use it in place of vegetable oil for South American recipes.
Ingredients are for 1 Bottle

Ingredients:

Qty Unit Ingredient
1/2 cup Annatto Seeds » crushed
1 cup Olive Oil
Prep Time Process Time Overall Time
40 Minutes 20 Minutes 1 hour

Directions:

Use only Annatto 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 Annatto Seeds and Olive oil.

2. Allow to steep for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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

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

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

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

7. Be sure to label and date your bottle.

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A good rule of thumb for freezing spaghetti is to slightly undercook it before freezing. This helps maintain a better texture when reheated. Making sure each noodle is well-coated with olive oil or spaghetti sauce can also prevent clumping and freezer burn.


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