Red Scented Oil
This brightly hued oil will have so many uses in your kitchen once you try it.
Calories: 120kcal
Equipment
- 1 to 3-quart saucepan
- Mesh strainer
- Glass bowl
- Squeeze bottle
Ingredients
- ¼ cup whole annatto seed
- 1 cup cooking oil of choice olive, grapeseed, canola, corn, peanut
Instructions
- In a sauce pan, simmer ¼ cup whole annatto seeds for every 1 cup of oil over low heat for 20 minutes; stir frequently.
- Remove from heat and cool in the pan before straining into a glass bowl, or, using a funnel, pour into a squeeze bottle.
- Cover and store in the refrigerator, bringing out to the counter and allowing to warm to room temperature for about 15 minutes before using. Return to the refrigerator when finished using.
Notes
*Use to saute meats and vegetables.
*Stir into rice and beans.
*Combine with flour to make a roux for sauces and gravies.
*Drizzle over casseroles after removing from the oven.
*Whisk into vinegar or citrus juice along with herbs and spices for salad dressings and marinades.
*Stir into mayonnaise or cream cheese for sandwich spreads and dips.
*Toss with cooked pasta.