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

Emma R. | May 12th, 2024

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Ingredients:

	Qty	Unit	Ingredient
	1/2	cup	Annatto Seeds » crushed	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 Read more...
	1	cup	Olive Oil	Olive Oil Olive oil, derived from olives, is a versatile cooking oil with a rich history and a distinctive flavor. It is widely used in Mediterranean cuisine and offers numerous health benefits. Read more...

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.

Submitted by Emma R. | May 12th, 2024 See all of Emma R.'s Recipes.

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This oil is used both to color and to flavor dishes. Use it in place of vegetable oil for South American recipes. I gave it a 5