How to Make Achiote Oil
If you love Latin American cooking, you definitely have to learn How to Make Achiote Oil at home! This quick, two-ingredient infused oil adds vibrant color and subtle earthy flavor to everything from rice to stews.
Servings: 0.5 cup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon annatto seeds or ½ teaspoon ground annatto
- ½ cup neutral oil
Instructions
- Add the oil and annatto seeds to a small saucepan set over the lowest heat possible. Keep an eye on the temperature—it's important the oil doesn't get too hot. Allow it to infuse until the oil is red.
- Once the oil turns a deep red color, remove it from the heat. If you used whole annatto seeds, strain the oil through a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof bowl. If you used ground annatto, there's no need to strain.
- Transfer the achiote oil to a clean jar or oil container. A funnel makes this step easier and less messy! Store at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.