Aceite de Achiote (Annatto Oil)

Yield

2 cups (serving size: 1 tablespoon)

Ingredients

• 2 cups olive oil
• 1/2 cup annatto (achiote seed)

Preparation

Combine the oil and seeds in a small saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; cook 5 minutes. Cool. Strain through a sieve into a bowl; discard seeds.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

119 (100% from fat)

Fat:

13.5g (sat 1.8g,mono 10g,poly 1.1g)

Protein:

0.0g

Carbohydrate:

0.0g

Fiber:

0.0g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

0.1mg

Sodium:

0.0mg

Calcium:

0.0mg