Recipe compliments of Rick and Lynne
Achiote Paste - Technique
Cuisine: Mexican Type: Technique Serves: 
Source:
Rick Bayless
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Ingredients:
1 tbs. achiote seeds
1 tsp. whole black pepper corns
1 tsp. dried Mexican oregano
4 cloves (1/8 tsp ground)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (or generous 1/2 tsp ground)
1 inch cinnamon stick (or 1 tsp ground)
1 tsp coriander seeds (or generous tsp ground)
1 tsp salt
5 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tbs cider vinegar
1-1/2 tsp flour

Instructions:
1. Pulverize the achiote, peppercorns, oregano, cloves, cumin, cinnamon and coriander seeds in a spice mill. Mix with the salt.

2. Finely mince the garlic, mix in a little of the spice mixture and then smear with the back of a spoon to create a paste.

3. Add garlic to the spice mixture and mix in the vinegar and flour.

4. Place in a small jar, cover and let stand for several hours to overnight before using.
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2008-03-15