TRADITIONAL ACHIOTE RECADO

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Provided by Reed Hearon

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Garlic     Onion     Roast     Summer

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons achiote (annatto) seeds*
3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1/2 medium white onion, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano*
1 teaspoon freshly ground allspice
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup ancho chile powder* (about 2 ounces)
4 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
available at mexican markets

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan bring water and achiote seeds to a boil. Cook seeds, covered, at a bare simmer 30 minutes and remove from heat. (Steep seeds 2 hours, or until softened.)
  • Heat a dry comal or flat iron griddle over moderately low heat until hot and pan-roast garlic and onion, turning them occasionally to ensure even roasting, until browned and soft throughout, 25 to 30 minutes. Discard garlic skins.
  • In a small heavy skillet dry-roast oregano over moderate heat, shaking skillet occasionally, until fragrant and beginning to brown, about 2 minutes and transfer to a small bowl. Cool oregano completely and in an electric coffee/spice grinder grind fine.
  • Drain seeds and in a blender or food processor blend with garlic, onion, oregano, and remaining ingredients until smooth. (Recado may be made 5 days ahead and chilled and covered.)

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