Vibrant Achiote Oil

Submitted by Valentina L.

Easy Vibrant Achiote Oil Recipe | Keldons Cookery

Nutritional Values (per serving)

This vibrant and earthy ingredient is brought to you by Keldons Cookery, offering an easy way to bring authentic Columbian flair into your kitchen. Used for centuries to add both striking color and a subtle warm flavor to traditional meals, this infused oil is a true staple. It serves as an excellent base for rice, stews, and marinades, turning everyday dinners into eye-catching creations.

Ingredients:

	Qty	Unit	Ingredient
	1/2	cup	Achiote Seeds » crushed
	1	cup	Extra Virgin Olive Oil	Extra Virgin Olive Oil Extra virgin olive oil (pronounced EKS-truh VUR-jin AHL-iv oyl) is the flawless, top-tier crown jewel of the cooking oil world, prized globally for its intensely rich fragrance and unmatched purity.... Read more...

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

Directions:

1. Check: Inspect your seeds before starting. Use only achiote seeds that have a bright reddish color. Seeds that look brown are old and have likely lost most of their flavor.

2. Steep: In a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, combine 1/2 cup of crushed achiote seeds and 1 cup of extra virgin olive oil. Let the mixture steep gently for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally to distribute the color.

3. Boil: Bring the oil and seed mixture to a low, gentle boil while stirring continuously to prevent burning.

4. Cool: Remove the heavy saucepan from the heat source and allow the liquid to cool down thoroughly.

5. Strain: Pour the cooled mixture through a very fine sieve to separate the solids. Pour the clear, strained oil into a clean glass bottle and cap it tightly.

6. Chill: Store the capped bottle in your refrigerator. This vibrant oil will keep well for up to 6 months.

7. Label: Write the name of the recipe and the current date onto a label and stick it securely onto your bottle.

8. Tip: Drizzle a little bit into a pot of rice for a beautiful golden look!

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Cook's Index: 🍳Achiote Seeds • 📂Make Your Own • 🍽️How To • ☕Oils • 🎓Easy • 🔥Stove Top • 🎉Everyday • 🛒2 Ingredients

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