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Annatto Oil

Maggie Ruggiero, Gourmet (via Epicurious)

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Vibrant red-orange oil used widely in Latin American cooking.

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Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
RECIPE CATEGORY: Simple Ideas
HERB: Annatto
KEYWORDS: achiote, infused oil

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Ingredients

  

  • 2 tablespoons annatto seeds
  • ¾ cup olive oil

Instructions

 

  1. Heat seeds and oil over low heat, swirling, until oil turns bright red-orange and just simmers (~2 minutes). Remove from heat; stand 10 minutes.
  2. Strain through a fine sieve; discard seeds. Store covered and chilled.

Notes

Keeps indefinitely refrigerated.

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