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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 cup 216g Recipe makes 1/2 cup) The following items or measurements are not included below: annatto seeds |
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| Calories 1909 | ||
| Calories from Fat 1944 | (101%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 216.0g | 332% | |
| Saturated Fat 29.8g | 149% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 157.6g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 22.7g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 4mg | 0% | |
| Potassium 2mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 0.0g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% | |
| Sugars 0.0g | ||
| Protein 0.0g | 0% | |
Annatto Oil
By: ~Rita~
Jan 24, 2005
Annatto seed (poor man's saffron) is used to color food. It's from South America. The golden-yellow oil is used to fry or marinade vegetables or meat. Which results in a bright orange surface. In Vietnam, batters are often prepared with annatto oil to achieve a more attractive color.
1/2 cup
Ingredients
- 1/2-3/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons annatto seeds
Directions
1
Heat seeds and oil over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes, until the oil takes on a deep golden color.2
Watch for spattering as the oil heats.3
Remove from heat and allow to cool for 4 hours.4
Strain and discard seeds and pour into a glass container.5
Keeps for up to 1 month.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Muffin Goddess
On Jul 1, 2008
I made this as a component of A Golden Chicken. Simple to make, and can be used as part of so many other recipes. Very nice color, too. Thanks for posting! Made for ZWT4
From: Stardustannie
On Jun 25, 2007
This makes for a lovely coloured oil witch is oh so lightly flavoured. I made it to use with Rita's Golden Garlic Potatoes Reviewed for ZWT3
From: chef FIFI
On Jan 25, 2005
This is common base for rice in Puerto Rican dishes as well, we refer to it as "achiote".There are commercially made ones out there, but my father always made his homemade, just like the recipe above, except he used regular corn oil. Thanks for posting this recipe.
From: Sharon123
On Feb 7, 2005
The oil looked so pretty, a red golden color. I used this to make Rita's Sofrito. Yummy! I put this in my chili. Thank you Rita!
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