Annatto oil or more commonly known as atsuete oil is one of the key ingredients in Filipino cooking. It is not much of a use in itself however mixing it with other ingredients makes the dish more visually appealing. One great example is when making Kare Kare
you can click on the link below to know how to create Annatto oil from scratch.
Annatto Oil
Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup Annatto Seed
- 3/4 Cup Cooking oil olive
Instructions
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In a medium heat, place the cooking oil in a saucepan.
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once the oil is heated, put the annatto seeds in the oil.
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stir it continuously and turn of the heat once the bubbles are formed.
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let it simmer for 1-2 minutes, then drain.
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the annatto oil is now ready to use in your recipe.
