Homemade Achiote Paste

Name: Homemade Achiote Paste
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup annatto seeds (achiote (1 ounce by weight/28 grams)); 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano (or use Italian oregano); 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 clove ((use 2 if you love cloves)); Salt to taste; 1 spicy chili pepper; 6 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup bitter orange juice (or use 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice + 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice + 2 tablespoons white vinegar)

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This achiote paste recipe is perfect for seasoning many Mexican dishes, made from annato seeds, fresh garlic, citrus juice and lots of seasonings.

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Ingredients

1/4 cup annatto seeds (achiote (1 ounce by weight/28 grams))
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano (or use Italian oregano)
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 clove ((use 2 if you love cloves))
Salt to taste
1 spicy chili pepper
6 cloves garlic
1/2 cup bitter orange juice (or use 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice + 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice + 2 tablespoons white vinegar)