Achiote Oil
Posted On March 7, 2016
Achiote Oil
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4
Serving Size
1/4 cup
Prep Time
1 minute
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
11 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 1/2 tablespoons achiote (annatto) seeds
Instructions
- Heat the oil and seeds in a small saucepan over medium heat just until the seeds begin a steady bubble.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let stand for a minute.
- Strain the oil.
- Serves: Makes 1 cup of achiote oil.
Notes
Do not overheat the oil and seeds. Overheating will turn the seeds black and the oil green. The oil will be ruined.
Used to flavor and color many dishes such as yellow rice.
You can keep achiote oil in a jar with a tight lid at room temperature for 4-5 days.
Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements and brands used to prepare the recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Achiote Oil
Serves: 4
| Amount Per Serving: 1/4 cup | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 499.77 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 54.44 g | 83.8% | |
| Saturated Fat 7.56 g | 37.8% | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol 0.0 mg | 0 | |
| Sodium 5.73 mg | 0.2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 4.05 g | 1.4% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.71 g | 6.8% | |
| Sugars 0.0 g | ||
| Protein 1.6 g | ||
| Vitamin A 0.02 % | Vitamin C 0.23 % | |
| Calcium 1.27 % | Iron 14.6 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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