Puerto Rican Annatto Oil

This bright red annatto oil (also call achiote oil) is used in many Latin dishes and is very prominent in Puerto Rican kitchens. It's made by simmering annatto seeds in canola oil. Slideshow:  Latin American Recipes 

By Emily Farris
November 2014

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Credit: © Emily Farris

Recipe Summary test

active:
10 mins
total:
40 mins
Yield:
1/2 cup
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Combine annatto seeds and canola oil in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and let sit for 30 minutes. Strain out the seeds before using.

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Make Ahead

Puerto Rican annatto oil can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to one month.

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