Description
This is a condiment made from Annatto Seeds common to the Yucatan region and Mayan cooking.
Ingredients
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- 1/8 cup Annatto Seeds
- 1/8 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 6 Cloves Garlic, Peeled
- 1 1/2 tsp Mexican Oregano
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Ground Coriander
- 1/8 tsp Ground Allspice
- 1/8 tsp Ground Cloves
- 1/8 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- Soak the Annatto Seeds in the Apple Cider Vinegar for at least 30 minutes.
- Toast the peeled garlic cloves in a dry pan over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until they get some color.
- Mix the Mexican Oregano, Black pepper, Cumin, Salt, Coriander, Allspice, Cloves and Cinnamon in a small bowl. Put them in a hot, dry pan over medium heat for one minute, stirring frequently.
- Put all the ingredients in a small blender or mortar and pestle and grind to a coarse paste.
- Use right away or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Notes
This recipe can easily be multiplied to make more at one time.
