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ANNATO (spice Bixa orellana) from AMAZON HERBS® |
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Other names:Achiote, Bixa, Lipstick tree, Orleanstrauch, Rocou, Urucu, Appearance: Pulp surrounding the seeds. Color: red Remarks: store dry (not in the refrigerator). Origin: South America. Used as a coloring agent for rice, achieving a golden yellow to golden brown color. It is also used to color and flavor vegetables, beans, chicken, fish and meat. Recipe Achiote (Annato oil) Mix ½ cup of annatto seed with 1 cup vegetable oil. Let this simmer for about 10 minutes over very low heat. Strain to take the seeds out; keep the oil in the fridge. This oil can be used to color and add a pungent flavor to rice. Can also be used for frying chicken and fish as well to braise beef for enchiladas. Annato also has medicinal applications. |
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