Achiote is, frankly, a pretty versatile spice. Having traveled around the world, it's more than just a taco ingredient. It appears in Southeast Asian dishes and various Caribbean meals, too.

ANNATTO. Properties: Annatto is a hard seed from an evergreen, native to Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. The deep red orange seeds, also called achiote when ground, are ...

Get the most out of any savory dish with this sazón recipe that calls for salt, garlic powder, onion powder, annatto, cumin, cilantro, and turmeric.

Preparation. Seasoning Blend Step 1. 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 ...

Achiote seasoning. 1 1/2 tablespoons ground achiote. 1 teaspoon black pepper. 2 teaspoons garlic powder. FOR SERVING AND TOPPINGS. 18 street-size corn tortillas. Chopped cilantro. Chopped white onion.

If using a frozen turkey, defrost in the refrigerator for 3 days prior to seasoning. Season the turkey the day before baking, place in the fridge, and let marinate overnight for better taste.

Add the achiote seasoning, mix well until the mixture starts turning a light orange color, then splash in the Mexican lager. Cook and stir for about 2-3 minutes, ...