Achiote Pepper Paste | 227g

Achiote Paste, also known as “recado Colorado” in the Yucatan, where it originated. This marinating paste can be used on chicken, pork or fish.

Although the base for achiote paste is sold under several brand names, ready to be mixed with orange juice, this homemade version has a much fresher, livelier taste and keeps for months in the refrigerator.

It is a basic ingredient in the preparation of numerous dishes of the Mexican cuisine as it is used to season traditional recipes like the cochinita pibil, ball tamales and many more dishes.