Chieftain^® Wild Rice Company

ACHIOTE PASTE

Description:

Achiote Paste is considered the “Saffron” of Mexico.  A pinch of fresh Achiote gives any dish an exotic, earthy perfume.  Achiote Paste is a blend of Annatto seed, garlic, vinegar, iodized salt and spices.  Used primarily in Latin cuisines it is specific to Southern Mexico and Central America.  Smeared on fish before it is grilled or painted on pork before it is braised or roasted, Achiote Paste imparts the deep color and warm flavor of Mexican cooking.

Suggested Use:

It is best rubbed on chicken, pork, fish, or seafood but can be used for beef, lamb, veal, and ground beef.  Try a few of these dishes to spice up your menu; Achiote chicken and cilantro dumplings, broiled Red Snapper with Achiote Paste, create a spicy chicken and citrus salad, or make a marinade and barbecue sauce for beef or shrimp.