El Yucateco Achiote Paste 100g
Bring the rich, earthy taste of the Yucatan Peninsula to your cooking with El Yucateco Achiote Paste, a 100g block of authentic achiote seasoning. Made from ground annatto seeds blended with spices and tomatoes, this paste is a culinary staple in Mexican and Central American cooking. Achiote, a seasoning with deep cultural roots in Mayan cuisine, offers a distinctive flavour and natural red hue that will make your dishes unforgettable.
Perfect For: El Yucateco Achiote Paste is ideal for marinating meats like pork, chicken, and beef, lending a traditional taste to recipes such as cochinita pibil, tacos al pastor, and grilled meats. It’s also perfect for adding depth to sauces, stews, and rice dishes, making it a versatile addition to your pantry.
How to Use: To prepare, dissolve a small portion of the paste in citrus juice, vinegar, or water, creating a flavourful marinade. For a richer taste, mix the paste with orange juice and spices, then marinate your choice of meat for a few hours before cooking. Use approximately 25-50g of paste for each pound of meat, adjusting to taste.
Why You’ll Love It: El Yucateco Achiote Paste offers a quick, authentic way to explore traditional Yucatecan and Mayan-inspired dishes. With its bold, mildly spicy flavour and natural colouring, it’s perfect for both seasoned cooks and anyone eager to try authentic Mexican flavours at home. This paste brings a taste of Mexico’s heritage to your kitchen, allowing you to elevate your meals with ease.
Water, corn flour, annatto seed (22%), salt, garlic, spices, acidity regulator (acetic acid) (E-260) and preservative (sodium benzoate) (E-211). This product contains GMOs.
| Nutritional information (per 100g) | |
| Energy: | 795.5Kj/188kcal |
| Protein: | 5.7g |
| Fat: | 2.8g |
| Of Which Saturates: | 0g |
| Carbohydrate: | 35g |
| Of Which Sugars: | 0g |
| Salt: | 6.6g |
Recipe Feature: Mexican Rice with Achiote
Embrace the full potential of El Yucateco Achiote Paste with a simple yet delicious Mexican rice recipe. This dish combines long grain rice, chicken or vegetable broth, avocado oil, vegetable juice, and an array of vegetables like carrots, onions, tomatoes, and peas, all brought together with the unique flavour of the achiote paste.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons El Yucateco Chilmole paste
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Cooking Steps
- Soak and rinse the rice. Dissolve the achiote paste in hot broth for a richly flavoured base.
- Sauté onions in oil, add rice and carrots and cook until golden brown.
- Pour in the vegetable juice and achiote-infused broth, followed by tomatoes and peas.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then let it simmer covered until the liquid is absorbed.
- Allow the rice to cool slightly before serving, letting the flavours meld together beautifully.
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