Achiote (annatto)
Method: Bloom in fat at 250 to 300°F for 1 min to 2 min.
Bloom in warm oil or lard to extract the red color. Strain the seeds out, they're hard as gravel.
Flavor
earthy, peppery, floral
Method: Bloom in fat at 250 to 300°F for 1 min to 2 min.
Bloom in warm oil or lard to extract the red color. Strain the seeds out, they're hard as gravel.
earthy, peppery, floral