Homemade Achiote Sauce: Taste the Yucatan! - Taste Dessert

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons achiote seeds OR 2 tablespoons achiote paste
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• Pinch of ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1-2 habanero pepper, finely minced (optional) OR 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil