Achiote Paste

7 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons annatto seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 6 allspice berries
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 garlic cloves pressed
  • 4 tablespoons lime juice

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine the annatto seeds, cumin seeds, oregano, allspice berries, and salt in a spice mill or coffee grinder. Grind to a powder-like consistency. In a small bowl, mix the powder with the garlic and lime juice. Store in an airtight container, in the refrigerator.
  2. 2
    Use for Cochinita Pibil (the recipe for which is included in this collection) or for any grilled seafood.
  3. 3
    This recipe yields about 1/2 cup of sauce.

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