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[Recipe + Video] Aceite de Bija (Achiote Oil)

Learn how to make achiote oil, our Abuela's secret for very colorful dishes, and always keep some aceite de bija (annatto oil) at hand.
Course Seasoning
Cuisine Dominican
Keyword annato oil, bija seed oil, how to make achiote oil
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 36 tablespoons
Calories 107kcal
Author Clara Gonzalez

Ingredients

  • ½ cup bija seeds (annatto, achiote)
  • 1 head garlic peeled, (optional)
  • 1 bunch oregano (fresh leaves) (optional)
  • 1 bunch fresh thyme leaves (optional)
  • 2 cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Pour the bija seeds into a small saucepan. Add garlic, oregano, and thyme.
    Pour in the oil.
    Combining ingredients
  • Heat on the stove at very low heat for one hour.
    Once the hour has passed, remove from the heat, and set aside to cool to room temperature. Sieve with a fine sieve to discard the solids.
    Cooking
  • Pour into a clean bottle with a tight fitting lid, and store at room temperature. This has a long shelf life, but it's best used within the month.
    Bottling the oil

Video

Notes

You can add or omit other flavoring ingredients of your choice, though this may affect its shelf life.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg