Achiote Paste

Recipe courtesy of Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger

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Achiote Paste

Name: Achiote Paste
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

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Level: Easy

Yield: about 1/2 cup

Level: Easy

Yield: about 1/2 cup

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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.

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