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Ingredients:
| Qty | Unit | Ingredient | ||
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| 1 | tablespoon | Annatto Seeds |
Annatto Seeds
Annatto seeds, from the Annatto Tree, are a vivid orange-yellow color often used to naturally dye food. They have a peppery aroma and nutty-sweet flavor. They're ground into powder for coloring butter and
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| 1/4 | cup | Water |
Water
Water, the essence of life, is a transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid that covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Its neutral flavor allows other ingredients to shine while enhancing the overall texture
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| Prep Time | Process Time | Overall Time |
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| 20 Minutes | 5 Minutes | 25 minutes |
Directions:
1. Soak annatto seeds in water for 15 to 20 minutes.
2. With your gloved fingers, squeeze color out of the seeds in water, until water turns orange or red, depending on your preference.
3. Drain liquid into container and discard seeds, they have served their purpose.
4. Use this liquid as a natural food coloring when a recipe calls for food coloring.
5. Be sure to label and date your container.
Submitted by Emma R. | March 16th, 2024 See all of Emma R.'s Recipes.
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Make your own ginger juice easily by using a garlic press. Just take a 1 x 2 inch piece of ginger root, squeeze it with the press, and quickly get about 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger juice. This hack is a quick way to add a burst of flavor to your drinks and dishes with minimal effort.
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| @Emma R. | March 16th, 2024 |
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Be sure to glove your hands when handling Annatto Seeds. They stain everything, which is what makes them a great natural food coloring. I gave it a 5 |