Spices · seeds
Annatto seeds
Also called achiote seeds, achiote, annatto
Hard red seeds of the annatto tree, steeped in oil or ground for their vivid orange-red colour and mild, peppery, earthy flavour; a Latin American staple.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodAchiote paste
Already seasoned with garlic, vinegar and spices; cut back on those. (use 1.5× the amount)
- T3 · In a pinchGround turmeric
Yellow rather than red-orange, with its own bitter earthiness; use less. (use 0.5× the amount)
- T3 · In a pinchPaprika
Red colour without annatto's earthy, peppery taste.
Cook with Annatto seeds
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