Achiote paste

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

Achiote, or annatto, is a natural red food coloring used in Latin cuisine. I’ll explain how to make achiote oil and paste easily at home!

Can't get your hands on achiote paste in time for dinner tonight? No worries! We've got you covered with these 10 achiote paste substitutes!

If you can't find this Latin ingredient at the store, use this easy recipe to make your own stand-in spice blend at home.

Pollo Pibil is a deeply flavorful dish from Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. With complex flavors of achiote paste (made from ground annatto seeds), sour orange juice, and spices, this chicken is infused with flavor and rich orange color (from the achiote paste).

Achiote paste, also known as recado rojo, is a popular ingredient in Mexican and Latin American cuisines. Made from annatto seeds, it imparts a bright red-orange color and earthy, peppery flavor to dishes. Achiote paste has many culinary uses thanks to its versatile flavor and vibrant hue. It is commonly used as a marinade, rub, sauce, coloring agent, and flavor enhancer. Achiote paste is a thick, smooth blend of ground annatto seeds combined with other spices and ingredients like…

Want to make cochinita pibil or another recipe but don't have or can't find achiote paste? This easy homemade achiote paste recipe is the perfect substitute. Cuisine: Mexican Prep Time: 2 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 2 minutes Servings: Makes about 1 tablespoon Ingredients 2...

This homemade achiote paste recipe comes together in minutes and is the perfect beef, chicken, or pork marinade.

This Chipotle Copycat Pollo Asado Marinade tastes almost identical to the original and ready in under thirty minutes. With a homemade achiote paste and additional spices, this marinade oozes with irresistible flavor!

This tangy and spicy Authentic Tacos Al PastorRecipe captures restaurant-style flair and flavor. It’s prepared, served, and seared with classic Mexican ingredients for an authentic taste and a crisp, tender texture. My tacos al pastor recipe contains Mexican oregano, epazote, and achiote paste for a truly authentic flavor. These ingredients are optional, but they add a beautiful depth that you won’t want to miss! They can be found in any Mexican supermarket.