Tag Archives: achiote

Yellow Rice / Arroz Amarillo

CookWithUs.com recipe This rice is delicately flavored and colored yellow with annatto seeds which are indigenous to the Yucatan area of Mexico. 3 teaspoons achiote (annatto seed) ¼ cup cooking oil 2 cups long grain rice, rinsed and drained 2 … Continue reading

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Cochinita Pibil is a favorite Yucatan, Mexico, pork dish.

Every time we make cochinita pibil for friends, they rave “this is the best Mexican pork we’ve ever eaten! The meat is rich and succulent with a unique earthy flavor imparted from achiote, a seasoning paste, made from annatto seeds … Continue reading

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Mexican Cooking Class Questions? Which Achiote paste is best?

Hi Lynne. I took a couple of your classes and was in your class last night (Enchilada sauce). We have company coming this weekend so I thought I would make the sauce ahead, so got my tomatoes and seasonings. I … Continue reading

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Rave reviews on Achiote Jalapeno bread

A Cook With US recipe Achiote Jalapeno Bread • 8 cups all purpose flour • 1 T. sea salt • 1T. sugar • 2 T. dry yeast • ¼ cup achiote paste • 3 jalapeno peppers, charred • 1 ¼ … Continue reading

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