Annatto Paste Recipe

Annatto Paste Notes

This recipe ortesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Annatto Seeds
• 1 cup Vegetable or Olive Oil
• 1 Lime, juiced
• 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
• 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin

Serves / Yields

Yields 1 Cup

Preparation Instructions

In a small to medium saucepan, heat the olice oil over medium heat. Add the annatto seeds and cook, stirring constantly, until the oil becomes a rich, orange-red color, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

Strain the annatto oil into the bowl of a food processor or blender, and add the lime juice, oregano, garlic, salt and cumin. Process the mixture on high to form a smooth paste. Pour into a glass jar and keep covered in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Credit

This recipe was provided by The Spice House.