The seeds that give us achiote paste and other annatto-based products come from pods that grow on a perennial shrub known as the annatto tree, or Bixa orellana. These red, heart-shaped capsules ...

This will give you plenty of time to make achiote paste using our recipe. If you want to save yourself the trouble, we recommend purchasing this El Yucateco achiote paste. You can amp up the heat ...

The outer coating of the seed contains the antioxidant pigments bixin and norbixin. Annatto or achiote paste is a combination of ground annatto seeds, plus spices and herbs like cumin, coriander ...

Combine 3 cups water, masa harina, achiote paste, and salt in a blender; process until smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer tempura batter to a bowl; set aside, and let rest 10 minutes. Once oil is ...

And while we're not one to knock the classic red spice (every budding chef should know how to cook with paprika), it fell short of the traditional pollo asado balance of achiote paste, oregano ...

In a blender, combine achiote paste or chiles, orange juice, garlic, cumin and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Purée until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste and blend again, adding splashes of ...

Something beautiful happens when protein is smeared with citrusy achiote paste, wrapped in banana leaves, and roasted. Achiote, also called annatto, are yellow-orange seeds that lend sweet ...

2. In a blender mix the orange juice, reserved pineapple juice, vinegar, canola oil, chili powder, achiote paste, garlic, sugar, salt, pepper, and oregano. Once blended pour it over the pork in a ...

Mix the achiote paste with the orange juice in a small bowl until smooth, then stir into the onions with the pasilla chilli, poblanos (or pickled jalapeños) and tomatoes. Cook for 4–5 minutes.