Aceite O Manteca De Achiote Recipe

Heat the oil in a small saucepan, add the seeds and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring from time to time, until a rich orange color is obtained. Cool, strain and store in a covered jar in the refrigerator.

It will keep for several months. Watch the saucepan carefully and remove it from the heat immediately the color begins to lighten.