Achiote Paste from El Yucateco – 1kg

Achiote Paste is an authentic Mexican ingredient that gives dishes a unique depth of flavour and vibrant colour. The humid, tropical climate of the Yucatan peninsula helps grow annatto seeds of a very high quality. Harvesting takes place at the optimal time to ensure maximum flavour. These combine with water, spices and garlic to create a very popular ingredient in Central American recipes. Achiote (or Recado Rojo as it is also known) is a quinticential flavour of the region and a celebration of the rich Mayan heritage found there.

Achiote Paste is easy to use, streamlining the cooking process. Combine 1oz of paste with 1/2 cup of vinegar (or liquid achiote if you have it) and use to marinade meat, fish or even vegetables. It is a key ingredient in many dishes, including Conchita Pibil. Store in a cool dry place to maintain freshness and flavour.

El Yucateco started as a small family business back in 1968, making homemade habanero sauces. It has become a sauce company of renown all over the world thanks to their delicious condiments and traditional Mexican products. Instead of a small starter kitchen, they now have a large manufacturing facility and fields of annatto and habanero pepper plants. When you buy Achiote Paste, you’re getting a genuine Mexican product that contains genuine Mexican produce!  Find more information on the El Yucateco website (Link opens a new link in your browser). We also have Chilmole Paste which is made of burnt habanero peppers. There is also Habanero & Coffee sauce or Habanero & Grilled Pineapple sauce if you’re looking for an authentic Mexican sauce!

Nutritional Information/ 100g

• Energy/kcal – 188
• Energy/kJ – 795
• Protein (g) – 5.7
• Fat (g) – 2.8
• of which Saturates (g) – 0.0
• Carbohydrate (g) – 35
• of which sugars – 0.0
• Fibre (g) – No Data
• Salt (g) – 606