Achiote Oil
Calories: 13kcal
- 2 cups of lard vegetable oil, or coconut oil
- 1 cup achiote annatto seeds
In the fat in a saucepan. Turn the heat to low, add achiote seeds.
Stir occasionally for 5 minutes or until the fat turns to a rich orange-red color.
Cool thoroughly.
Strain through a colander with absorbent paper and pour into a glass container.
Cover, and store in the refrigerator, to be used by tablespoons, as called for in certain recipes.
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 13kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.5g | Protein: 0.6g | Fat: 0.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 5.6mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g