Recipe courtesy of Mary Sue Milliken
and
Susan Feniger
Achiote Paste
- Level: Easy
- Yield: about 1/2 cup
Ingredients
2 tablespoons annatto seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon oregano
6 allspice berries
1 teaspoon sea salt
4 garlic cloves, pressed
4 tablespoons lime juice
Directions
- Combine the annatto seeds, cumin seeds, oregano, allspice berries, and salt in a spice mill or coffee grinder. Grind to a powder-like consistency. In a small bowl, mix the powder with the garlic and lime juice. Store in an airtight container, in the refrigerator.
- Use for Cochinita Pibil or any grilled seafood.
