How to make Achiote Oil, Puerto Rican

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[@adiliagonzalez7940]

I still remember when my grandfather had annatto plants behind the house. I used to watch my grandmother make the annato oil to make yellow rice, either with beans, gandules, chicken, etc. She cooked amazing! You do the achiote just like her. Yes!!! Keep up the good work.

[@BLUEORCHID67]

Muy bien gracias ☺️

[@Xylume]

I'm making annatto oil right now for under and on top of my pizza dough so it puffs up with some color. I like it with rice, coconut oil, olive oil, and broth too.

[@rebeccarivera8286]

this is how what my mom used to cook all her foods back in the 70s in Brooklyn way before sazon in powder and oil she always used lard instead though not healthy it always made her food taste so good

[@nancyM1313]

Mine too. Good times. Those aromas would be waiting for you to enter. Thanks for sharing Rebecca. East New York, Brooklyn🙂

[@rebeccarivera8286]

@@nancyM1313 thank you god bless you and be safe

[@carmendeliagonzalez7496]

That’s How My Abuela Used To Make it ..Thank You For Sharing ..Love Your Smile ..DTB.

[@MamiOf3kids]

I'm making this right now for my alcappurias wepa!!

[@justrisa1]

wow, I just love the way you teach, step by step and great patience! Thank you so much, I usually get the jar with the achiote already made but now, thanks to you, I now can make my own. I love you so much for this. God bless you. 😙👍❤

[@mickeydalia5021]

I just discovered your youtube channel and I'm so glad I did!! There are so many recipes that I am going to make. Just watching makes me so hungry!! Looking forward to more of your vidoes!!

[@Sherry-ct5lz]

I love the idea of making it a head of time. I made some and have it in a mason jar.

[@JaRicanJem]

Exactly how my abuelita makes it !

[@lindagomez2364]

I love all your videos & thanks so much for showing me how to make achiote. You have a great personality & always a big smile. Keep up the good work. By the way you are very clean and your kitchen stove is spotless.

[@juneyoung5503]

Thanks for taking the mystery out of making this recipe!

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

My pleasure 😊

[@martaf415]

thanks for the recipe, i always wanne to know how to make it and is so easy and thank you for that beautiful smile. Saludos.

[@lisadonavan6133]

Thank you so much for this recipe. My abuelita would always have achiote on the counter in the kitchen. Unfortunately, my mom (her daughter) didn’t have time to make this so I no longer ate it. Fast forward to me. You have made my smile a lot wider with this tutorial ! Finding the seeds will be a challenge as there is very limited Puerto Rican products available in western NC where we’ve moved to but originally from Philly suburbs. Thank you also for so many recipes that brought back so many memories. Extra happy you’ll ship pasteles all over the country. I’ll be placing an order real soon ! Thank you so much & keep sharing with us please !

[@eugenesedita]

You can buy it from Penzeys Spices. No prob.

[@zannahmartell9813]

Also they will be in a good Asian supermarket x

[@gypsygirl731]

wow great recipe give or take a few seeds, saves a lot of money and time. I thought the seeds came from a flower but I found out Annatto is the seed or extract from the achiote tree, which is indigenous to Latin and South America. Annatto is used heavily in Central and South America as a dye, medicine, and as an ingredient in many foods. In 1800s they colored cheese with annatto, who knew.I plan to put this on BBQ and roasted corn on the cob on the grill:)

[@adriver231]

gypsygirl731 wowww very interesting didn't know this thanks.

[@pmurillo68sat]

Thank your for sharing your knowledge through this video and you provide a great explanation. I noticed you used canola oil and several people made comments. People... use whatever oil YOU use. The result is basically the same. Use an oil that has a HIGH smoke point. You are basically boiling the oil. Keep an eye on it and dont walk away!! Peanut, canola, avacado and sunflower are a few oils that have a high smoke point, which makes them the best oils for cooking. If you are not sure google it. Buy whatever oil is available in your region. I make and use this seasoned oil for my rice and to season my pork and chicken. Best of luck to all. Be respectful with your comments.

[@vickyRivera43]

Thanks. First time using this. I usually use sazón but I ran out. I’m glad my sister gave me this it came in handy.. I don’t have time to go out. Have a nice Monday.🫂☀️🙏

[@coco135i5]

Mi abuelita always used achiote. Her food was the best! Que dias aquellos! :(

[@mariacolon5932]

Thank you so much for the recipe of this my mother passed away a long time ago and she never got to show me how to make this red oil but I always love the flavor of it in my mother's rice and the beautiful color that I gave the rice. Thank you again

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

I am so glad I can help keep our traditions alive. Thank you for your sweet words.💗

[@cathyernst3790]

Thanks! I am making pasteles for the first time

[@licett5278]

Thanks so much for this recipe- Coming across PR food in AZ is almost impossible, so I am going to attempt to make the pasteles. Originally from Brooklyn New York, now residing in Arizona. Feliz Navidad & Prospero Año Nuevo!

[@emilynieves3699]

Love all his recipes

[@jaredrios9575]

I make this oil all the time but I use a good cooking extra virgin olive oil. I bottle it back in the olive oil glass and refrigerate. It so good in rice and I braise my guisado meat in this oil before adding my liquid. Adds a nutty peppery and earthy taste.

[@angel19642001]

Awesome ty for sharing

[@averagejoegaming1045]

Hey man, thank you for putting this stuff out there. I’ve made a few of your recipes now and they all remind me of my childhood and tonight I made this oil and it has my kitchen smelling like heaven 🙏🏽

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

I'm glad. Thank you!

[@ChefJoannaAlexis]

Nice! Thanks for sharing

[@shusha50]

I was recipe cruising and came upon your lovely channel. Hello from Canada. Will make this oil and coment about how it turned out I am sure it must be amaing. eill try making a vegetable fried riice using your Achiote oil. thanks for a clear instructionv ideo/ recipe. new susbcriber.

[@amandaholmes9243]

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[@drzflyest4]

Sunflower oil is probably a better oil for health over canola.

[@MA.CAT02]

You should make a video using the oil for foods we make with sazon so everyone can see and have an idea.

[@bonitarose019]

Catherine McKee what can this oil be used for?

[@IncubusOfDeath]

@@bonitarose019 The oil is used for coloring your meats and rice.

[@bonitarose019]

@@IncubusOfDeath thank you.

[@IncubusOfDeath]

@@bonitarose019 You're welcome.

[@MargoSki1959]

Thank you for sharing your videos!!! 🌈🇵🇱👩‍🍳🇺🇸

[@zatzilshadrack261]

Thanks for the recipe! I love you're smile!.😘

[@rainer1980]

Before I saw your video I kind of intuitively guessed close to those temperature recommendations, and the 15 minute time frame. It really brought a wonderful color to some oatmeal with quinoa that I made. Some chefs say the achiote a.k.a. annato seeds are a good alternative to the similar colors you get from the more expensive saffron spice if you're on a budget. Thanks for posting.

[@minervaguzman9610]

Everything looks yummy

[@richardbale3278]

Pretty much the technique for making any sort of infused oil. Bravo!

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

Yes, exactly 😁

[@kenyadillett-estrada9860]

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[@tonyamurray4727]

I 💘 👀 you cook,thank you for the tips.

[@francineyagi7881]

Just like my Mommy taught me!!!!!

[@rebeccarivera8286]

I love when you smile to the camera so freakin cute.

[@tinal5964]

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[@The_CAG]

Cool video my mother always made and i never the process until now thank you.

[@gloriaagonzalez6665]

I just subscribed to your channel.i love the way you explained every recipe. When you have a chance teach us how to make arroz con salchichas please

[@maritzadomeneck8955]

Coconut oil, Olive oil, Palm oil red is the healthy oil anything else are not. Thanks for the recipes.

[@CFITOMAHAWK2]

Annato is just the Italian name for the natural of central america and the Caribbean Achiote seeds or Achiote plant. Italians put their own name to many things from other countries.

[@noemimirra7907]

Love this video!!!!!

[@devbachu7072]

Gracias amigo

[@AngieLMatos]

thanks for sharing

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

of course anytime. Just make sure once the oil start to bubble bring that flame really really low , It should come out red red.. xoxo thank you mija for watching

[@cynthiarosaroman4385]

Love it

[@thequeenofmyhomeauntienina4691]

Great!

[@DeadlyVenomKing]

I saw the Goya brand version At C town

[@DianaRojas-hn3xh]

Thank you 🇵🇷❣

[@coralee4226]

Thank you! :)

[@nancyM1313]

Thanks a bunch😋

[@lcowen1948]

Make sure that when you strain the achiote that no achiote seeds go through. If you see one seed that has gone through stop and take it out. There is nothing worse that biting into one of these seeds while eating your food. Trust me I know from experience.

[@SusanSoto-cn3lg]

Hi how many seeds do you leave in the batch?

[@daphnerodriguez9980]

Great Video Daphne Cotton WOW BROTHER! THANKS YOU! ●CASTANO BROWN FAMILY. 💜

[@loveliveandlearn6787]

thank you. I will pass down to our children

[@user-vu6hn6ux1l]

How long does this oil mix last in bottle.

[@donnahinds3581]

Great👌🏽

[@mustangmarie1294]

Que bueno 👍

[@darlenevitale3233]

thank you for these videos can anyone tell me do you throw the oil away after you drain the achiote! 🇵🇷???

[@willowbean0821]

The colored oil is what you want to keep,you toss the seeds after it’s cooked in the oil.

[@Yukiebabii]

How long does it stay good for?

[@yolandawright1394]

How do you measure for a smaller amount

[@staceyhepburn-james]

Does this have a taste or just color?

[@zxcvbnm6669]

In San Sebastián

[@paulconnell2932]

I'm tired of traditional American breakfast. Is there any chance you have a cool Puerto Rica breakfast I could serve guests?

[@brendapadro8432]

I am so happy that you don't use Sazon in your seasoning since I love to eat at your restaurant

[@gingermcgarvey7773]

We use the same oil to make foods from Gaum.

[@layvlog8200]

good vid fren

[@paulconnell2932]

Does this oil or the MOJO oil need to be refrigerated?

[@SabySoto]

How long does this stay, on the counter? Can you put it in the fridge. Will it stay fresher longer in the fridge?

[@antonioclarke2582]

Saby Soto yes, I put mine in the fridge. I looked up how long the oil will last in the fridge and it'll last about 2yrs. Up to one year on the counter.

[@stacib1199]

Saby Soto same question

[@IncubusOfDeath]

I've heard about 4-5 days at room temperature or in the fridge.

[@siervadedios636]

Hi boriqua can i use ground anetto with the oil & do i need to boil it?

[@QuiChiYang2]

I found that if you burn or blacken the seeds you get a very undesirable flavor. It then makes all the following PR flavor combinations terrible. As a matter of precaution I bring it to his bubble up stage, then cut the heat off for approximately 20 minutes, then low simmer at 110 °F for 15 minutes, then off. I like to add cumin seeds at this "turn off" stage.

[@marilynbradley8487]

Is this oil strickly for color or is there a flavor that adds to the dish.

[@margaritaperez3014]

how long can you store the oil? does it need to go in the refrigerator?

[@InkyNY]

When I was a kid my grandmother used to leave hers on the stove, she would open the top of a bean can and bend it half way, then put pin holes in the other half. She would fill it about half way with seeds and fill it almost to the top with oil and just let it sit on the stove all the time so she would have it ready for use. Pretty sure it's still okay to do that haha this was in the 80's

[@gcastroism]

How do you eat it?

[@huntspencil]

So, it doesn't need to be stored in the fridge?

[@rafaelriveramestre7976]

Id avoid all the Teflon. I you truly want it healthy. Stainless steel for me only or iron cast to add iron to diet!

[@seeknudm63]

Hello, can you share with me how I would incorporate the Achiote Oil into the Puerto Rican Recipe? My husband grew up w/his relative(s) using Achiote Oil for their Puerto Rican Rice. Can you help??

[@nicolelopez9962]

Any dish that requires oil and you want to give color to just switch the regular oil with this oil.

[@lisadavid0804]

How long can it be on your counter before it starts to spoil?

[@dianadundidit5343]

Can you substitute olive oil for the canola oil?

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

Hola Diana! You can but olive oil is not a neutral flavored oil. Canola oil is less expensive and is pretty neutral in flavor so the achiote will be the only flavor that you will taste. Hope that helps and thank you so much for watching!

[@dianadundidit5343]

@@Thefreakinricanrestaurant thank you!

[@ssshh6512]

Let it cool down before adding to the container right! how long can i keep in storage inside the refrigerator or counter may i ask"

[@IncubusOfDeath]

About 4-5 days. At room temperature or in the fridge.

[@LaDiiGiggleZ718]

Can I store it in a glass jar? Also, do we throw the seed out when we finished?

[@JaRicanJem]

Claudia yes you can. thats where my grandma stores hers

[@IncubusOfDeath]

Yes the used seeds get thrown out.

[@beatrizperez460]

What's the difference between achote and saffron

[@coralee4226]

Can I use olive oil??

[@snowqueen_Aton]

Yes.

[@Offbeatandsidewayz]

after you make it do you refrigerate it?

[@yadiraquiles6841]

Where I live is very difficult to find annatto seeds, all I could find was annatto paste... Can I make it with that? And if so, how?

[@rebeccarivera8286]

Yadira Quiles if theres a Walmart near you that's where you can find the annatto seeds in the Hispanic aisle.

[@nina_njgt2022]

So annatto seeds get tossed after oil is done? I thought i saw another video where da seeds were in da oil still

[@IncubusOfDeath]

Yes they are thrown out after use.

[@francescasanford7938]

How long does it last before it goes bad?

[@encarnacionada2]

I hope you realize that you didn't say "to let the oil cool room temperature than pour it into a container " I put mine in a glass meson jar and I keep it in my cabinet :) I didn't know Saxon has MSG😮

[@ShattyMcPants]

Zephyr Chanter I think she meant ‘saźon’.

[@growingwithpanda6935]

Can you use ground instead of seed

[@justrisa1]

hi, I'm Marissa. can you tell me the brand of Annatto Seeds you use? I used to get Badia Brand in large container but not able to find anywhere here in west haven ct. thank you so much, love you bunches 😊 👍 ❤

[@tiffanyrere437]

C town in Fair Haven sells it, just got it myself

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

Mija get any brand.. Its fine. Just get them. Love you so much more. Thank you for continuing to follow us and watching all the videos..

[@justrisa1]

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[@JaRicanJem]

justrisa1 price rite has them. . im from CT also

[@tonyamurray4727]

What else can you use this oil in.

[@cristinavega8801]

Can you use this to season meat?

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

Not really to season as much as to give it color.

[@ninirosado1711]

can you use vegetable or corn oil as well?

[@JaRicanJem]

Nini Rosado any oil u prefer

[@Samiifemboy96]

I would suggest you avoid these oils at all costs they are highly toxic instead use extra Virgin Olive oil or avocado oil

[@thania68]

Can I use olive oil

[@Samiifemboy96]

Yes

[@elnellawa8835]

+The Freakin Rican Restaurant How long does it last?

[@IncubusOfDeath]

I know it's 3 years late...but I think you can keep it in the fridge or shelf at room temperature for up to 4-5 days.

[@lucerorodriguez7653]

How show you to cook puerto rico food

[@CFITOMAHAWK2]

Achiote oil (Annato name is italian, not the original achiote name) is used in many many dishes as a substitute for the super expensive Saffron oil.

[@tainaalvarez6424]

How long can this be stored for in fridge? On counter?

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

Honeslty youll be fine for a couple of months.. keep it in the fridge. but dont panic if it stay out for a while . No problema..lol. Thank you for watching. Follow us on our social media platforms. facebook.com/thefreakinricanrestaurant or instagram.com/thefreakinricanrestaurant and of Course visit our Website www.thefreakinricanrestaurant.com

[@kimmie1957]

If you do this do you still use Sazon?

[@Thefreakinricanrestaurant]

I use achiote for natural coloring. Store bought sazon has artificial coloring. If your recipe calls for sazon, use one like ours that has only natural ingredients. Hope that helps!