Achuete Oil

Mild, with a hint of heat from the chiles, this bright red oil is used for basting Chicken Inasal, sautéing oxtail for Kare Kare, or any dish that needs that trademark reddish hue from the achuete (or annatto) seeds. You can use the oil as you would any other oil, so cook with it in any of your favorite dishes.

Achuete seeds are sold in packages in Asian and Latin groceries. Th