Annatto Marinade Recipe
YIELD
2 cups marinade, enough for up to 6 lbs. protein
TIME
Active Prep: 35 min
INGREDIENTS
- 5 Tbsp. Discontinued - Annatto Seeds
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 2 tsp. Maldon Sea Salt
- 1 tsp. Cumin Seeds
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- Juice of 1 grapefruit
- Juice and zest of 1 orange
- Juice and zest of 2 limes
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NOTES
Try not to use plastic containers with this recipe as annatto seeds can stain plastic. Glass containers are best.
DIRECTIONS
In a glass bowl, soak annatto seeds in the hot water for about 30 min. Place soaked seeds (along with any remaining water) in a blender with cumin seeds and salt. Add remaining ingredients and blend for about 1 min. until mixture is a smooth as possible. (It will be a bit grainy from the seeds; that’s okay.) Transfer to marinating container.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Yields enough marinade for 4 to 6 lbs. of protein. Great for white fish (tilapia, cod, halibut); marinate fish for no more than 2 hours. Delicious on chicken breasts or thighs; marinate chicken for at least 2 hours and up to overnight. For a great presentation, wrap individual fish or chicken servings in banana leaves, brush leaves with oil, and grill over medium-high or bake at 350 degrees for 5 min. (fish) to 10 min. (chicken) or until protein feels firm through the leaf. Also works well for pork shoulder; cut pork into cubes and marinate overnight before slow cooking with any remaining marinade. Marinade also freezes well.
Adapted from Andy Klein
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