Achiote Oil
- 1 cup achiote seeds (seed from the lipstick plant; also known as annatto or achuete)
- 2 cups vegetable oil
Achiote Oil
Demonstrated by: Julie Robley of the United Puerto Rican Association of Hawaii.
Recipes from the Heart of Hawaii, July 1, 2000.
Ingredients:
Directions:
- In a saucepan, combine seeds and oil.
- Cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until oil is a rich red color; strain and discard seeds.
- Store oil in a covered glass container in the refrigerator.
Makes 2 cups.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per 1 tablespoon serving:
120 calories, 14 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 mg sodium, 0 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 0 g protein
