Atsuete Oil Recipe

by TheAmazingKitchen Recipes

Atsuete seeds (also achoite, annatto) is probably one of the most useful condiments in our kitchen. It is a natural food color enhancer - commonly used on pork and chicken barbecues, adobo or humba and java rice. Yes, you are right! Java rice!


Here is what you need to do for the atsuete oil recipe.

Ingredients:
                    1 tbsp - atsuete seeds
                    1/4 c - vegetable oil (or canola/olive oil)

Procedure:

1. Pour-in atsuete seeds and vegetable oil in a fry pan. Heat over medium fire.

2. When bubbles starts to appear, remove pan from fire and let it set for 5 minutes.

               TAK Tip: Do not overcook the atsuete seeds. When its turns to black, it will leave an unwanted taste.

3. Use a strainer to separate the seeds from the oil and that's it! You're done!