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Annatto Spice Blend

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Annatto is a rusty-red seed with a nutty and mildly peppery taste. Used for its color as much as its flavor in many Latin American dishes, it comes from the annatto (achiote) tree, native to Central and South America. Buy the seeds (whole or ground) online or in Latin markets.

This can be made ahead and stored airtight at room temperature for up to 3 months.
Equipment: Spice grinder or coffee bean grinder

Annatto Spice Blend

Servings:
Counts as nothing

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack  meal plans

Ingredients:
2¼ tsp Coriander Seeds
2¼ tsp Cumin Seeds
1½ tsp Whole Allspice Berries
1½ tsp Whole Black Peppercorns
6 Whole Cloves
½ cup Annatto (achiote) Seeds or 2/3 cup Ground Annatto
4½ Tbsp Mexican Oregano, dried  

Preparation:
Toast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, allspice, peppercorns and cloves in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely, about 5 minutes.

Combine the toasted spices with annatto seeds and oregano. Grind in batches in a spice grinder until super-fine. (If using ground annatto, grind the coriander mixture and oregano until super-fine and combine with 2/3 cup ground annatto.)

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