Annatto Paste Recipe - Cooking Index
Annatto Paste Recipe - Cooking Index
| 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 |
In a small medium saucepan, heat the olive 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.
This recipe yields 1 cup.
Source:
EMERIL LIVE with Emeril Lagasse - (Show # EM-1D78) - from the TV FOOD - NETWORK
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