Annatto Oil

Annatto seeds, also known as achiote seeds, are used throughout Latin America to add a distinctive red color to sautéed foods, especially chicken and seafood, as well as to rice pilaf. Annatto seeds are available at Latin American markets and in the Latin section of many supermarkets.In 2018, Food & Wine named this recipe one of our 40 best: This annatto oil is drizzled on top of Shrimp and Corn Chowder.