Achiote Paste
Makes 1 cup
1/2 cup achiote* seeds
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
2 tablespoons ground all spice
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
2 dried mild red chilies, chopped (like ancho or california red chili)
1/2 teaspoon salt
Grated zest of 1 orange
4 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons sour orange juice*
6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Top is the achiote bought at the market Bottom is my home-made version |
*Recipe Notes: Achiote stains, take care with clothing, skin and plastic containers. Sour oranges are everywhere in South Florida, but if you can't find the fruit, you can buy the bottled version sold by Goya or Badia. It's become pretty popular and a lot easier to find nowadays. OR you can make your own! Click here for the recipe.
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