Achiote Paste

Name: Achiote Paste
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons achiote (annatto) seeds; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 8 whole allspice berries; 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves; 3 habanero peppers, seeded; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup white vinegar; 8 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons salt; 5 lemons, juiced; 1 teaspoon premium tequila

12 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

5 tablespoons achiote (annatto) seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
8 whole allspice berries
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
3 habanero peppers, seeded
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup white vinegar
8 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons salt
5 lemons, juiced
1 teaspoon premium tequila

Directions

1

With a spice grinder, grind the annatto seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, allspice berries, and cloves to a fine powder.
2

In a blender or food processor, mix the ground spices, habanero peppers, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth. Mix in the lemon juice and tequila.