🧡 Homemade Achiote (Annatto) Oil




Here’s a quick and easy homemade Achiote (Annatto) Oil recipe that’s perfect for adding that signature Puerto Rican color and subtle earthy flavor to your dishes—without any artificial dyes. Let’s make it en casa 🌱✨

🧡 Homemade Achiote (Annatto) Oil

Total Time: 10 min | Prep: 2 min | Cook: 8 min | Yields: ~½ cup

🛒 Ingredients

👩🏽‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Heat it low and slow:
    In a small saucepan, add the oil and annatto seeds.

  2. Infuse:
    Warm over low heat for 5–8 minutes. Stir occasionally, but don’t let the oil smoke—we’re infusing, not frying!

  3. Strain & cool:
    Once the oil turns a deep orange-red hue, remove from heat. Strain out the seeds using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.

  4. Store:
    Let cool and pour into a clean glass jar or bottle. Store in a cool, dark place for up to a month.

🧠 Mom Tips

  • 🧴 Make a double batch and keep some on hand—this oil adds that “abuelita made this” flavor to arroz con gandules, pastelón, or even roasted veggies!

  • 🧊 Wanna be extra? Freeze in small ice cube trays for quick portions while cooking.

🥣 Why I Love It

Achiote oil is the little secret behind that classic Puerto Rican color y sabor. Making it at home is way cheaper, cleaner (bye, preservatives 👋🏽), and makes your whole kitchen smell like the beginning of something delicious.



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