Achiote - Spanish Food Coloring - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons annatto seeds
1 cup corn oil

Preparation

Place the annato seeds and oil in a small saucepan or medium/ large frying pan.
Keeping a watchful eye let cook on medium low until a deep orange color is achieved.
To avoid a bitter taste, do not let overcook.
Set aside and let cool.
Strain.
Throw out the seeds and only use the oil.
Place in a clean container.
Keep refrigerated and use as needed.