Achiote Marinade
Achiote marinade is a type of marinade commonly used in Latin American cuisine. It's made with a paste made from annatto seeds, garlic, vinegar, citrus juice, and a variety of spices like cumin, oregano, and coriander. The marinade is typically used to marinate meats, fish, or vegetables before grilling or roasting.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup annatto seeds
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat the annatto seeds in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- In a blender, combine the annatto seeds, orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- With the blender running, gradually pour in the vegetable oil until the marinade is emulsified and thickened.
- Pour the marinade over your meat, fish, or vegetables in a large dish or resealable plastic bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
- Remove the meat, fish, or vegetables from the marinade and discard the excess marinade. Cook as desired.
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Nutrition
Calories: 35kcal (2%)Carbohydrates: 7g (2%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 0.5g (1%)Saturated Fat: 0.1g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 586mg (25%)Potassium: 138mg (4%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 112IU (2%)Vitamin C: 21mg (25%)Calcium: 47mg (5%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
