Achieve Paste

Achiote Paste 

Prep Time: 15 Minutes   

Ingredients

¼ c annatto seeds or 3 Tbsp ground annatto

1 Tbsp coriander seeds

1 Tbsp dried oregano

1 tsp black peppercorn

1 tsp salt

½ tsp ground cumin

2 whole cloves

6 cloves of garlic, pleaded

½ c bitter orange juice 

or ¼ orange juice plus 2 TBL lime juice and 2 TBL white vinegar

Instructions

Grind the annatto seeds, coriander seeds, dried oregano, black peppercorn, salt, cumin, and whole cloves in a grinder or coffee grinder.

In a food processor, combine the ground seasoning, garlic, and orange juice (or orange juice, lime juice, and vinegar mixture). Blend until a paste forms