Whisk together 1½ tsp. dried oregano, 1 tsp. achiote (annatto) powder, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. onion powder, and ¼ tsp. bird chile powder or crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Pilaf ...

2 teaspoons achiote paste (see Note) 2 cups water. 2 tablespoons reserved chicken fat or vegetable oil. 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 1 cup short grain rice ...

With the help of a little achiote, you can dye grilled fish a beautiful ruby red or add a splash of color to a pot of rice. And while achiote is often associated with Mexican cooking, it can be ...

Achiote magic and slow-roasting create unforgettable flavorCochinita Pibil is a Yucatán treasure—an iconic Mexican dish celebrated for its tender texture and bold, earthy flavor. At its heart ...

Achiote Rice, for serving. Directions. Put the mulato chiles in a medium bowl and cover with the hot water; cover them with an inverted small plate to keep them submerged.

Whether you use chicken or cauliflower, flexibility is baked into this clever recipe from chef Dominica Rice-Cisneros. ‘I’ve made it for staff, at home, for weddings,’ she says. ‘Everybody ...

The Cochinita Pibil, a Yucatan-style braised pork with tangy orange, achiote sauce, white rice, black beans, pickled red onions, habanero salsa and served with house-made corn tortilla, at Meso ...

Annatto is a natural food coloring and flavoring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree, commonly used ... It's an ingredient in Latin American and Caribbean dishes like rice, beans, soups ...