Achiote Sauce

9 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 onion, roughly chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Achiote paste, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    In a medium saucepan, over medium-low heat melt the butter.
  2. 2
    Cook the onions until soft and translucent, 12 to 15 minutes.
  3. 3
    Stir in the garlic and tomato and Achiote paste and cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. 4
    Add the chicken stock, salt and black pepper.
  5. 5
    Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring and skimming frequently, 12 to 15 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add the vinegar and cook at end for 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. 7
    Puree in a blender or food processor.
  8. 8
    Store in refrigerator 2 to 3 days.

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