Spices · Paste
Achiote paste
Also called recado rojo, annatto paste
Brick-red Yucatán paste of ground annatto seeds, spices, garlic and vinegar or bitter orange; earthy and tangy, the base of cochinita pibil and tacos al pastor.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodAnnatto seeds
Grind and mix with garlic, sour orange or vinegar, cumin and oregano. (use 0.5× the amount)
- T3 · In a pinchAncho chilli powder
Earthier and a little hot; red colour but not the peppery annatto flavour.
- T3 · In a pinchPaprika
Colour only; add garlic, cumin, oregano and lime or vinegar.
Cook with Achiote paste
