Recado Rojor / Achiote Paste Recipe

Name: Recado Rojor / Achiote Paste
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup annato seeds; 1 tablespoon coriander seed; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 2 -3 whole cloves; 1 habanero pepper, seeded, minced (optional); 1 teaspoon salt; 5 cloves garlic, peeled; -2 tablespoons bitter orange juice (Seville) or 1 -2 tablespoon white vinegar

Servings: persons

1
Grind the spices (annato, coriander, cumin, peppercorns, oregano and cloves) in a spice mill or with a mortar and pestle.
2
Blend the ground spices with remaining ingredients until it is smooth.
3
Moisten with the vinegar or bitter orange juice so that you have a smooth paste.
4
Form the paste into small disks or balls and let them dry, or put the paste into an airtight container to dry.
5
Whether dried, or as a paste, the recado will keep for several months when refrigerated.
6
To use, mix with more Seville orange juice.
7
Rub the mixture onto chicken, pork or fish and let it marinate for 4-6 hours then cook as usual.
8
Or use the achiote as an ingredient in another dish.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup annato seeds, 1 tablespoon coriander seed, 1 tablespoon oregano, 1 teaspoon cumin seed, and more.

Yes, Recado Rojor / Achiote Paste falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Recado Rojor / Achiote Paste

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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