achiote
noun
achi·o·te
ˌä-chē-ˈō-tē 
: a spice made from the red seed of the annatto tree
also
: the seed from which the spice is made
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Another marinade mimicked the bitter orange and achiote of pibil, Mr. Marcel’s favorite dish growing up in Los Angeles with parents from Jalisco and Colima.
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Tejal Rao, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Try red rice which is made from achiote/annatto seeds which gives it a unique flavor and reddish orange color.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Chipotle’s Chicken al Pastor is made with fresh, hot off-the-grill chicken, a rich marinade of seared morita peppers and ground achiote, balanced with a splash of pineapple.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
There’s also a full-menu of others spirits, including zero-proof options, as well that reflect the overall cocktail theme in a creative way, such as the zero-proof Al Pastor, made with pineapple, achiote, lime, taco seasoning, and cilantro.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Tejal Rao, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Try red rice which is made from achiote/annatto seeds which gives it a unique flavor and reddish orange color.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Chipotle’s Chicken al Pastor is made with fresh, hot off-the-grill chicken, a rich marinade of seared morita peppers and ground achiote, balanced with a splash of pineapple.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
There’s also a full-menu of others spirits, including zero-proof options, as well that reflect the overall cocktail theme in a creative way, such as the zero-proof Al Pastor, made with pineapple, achiote, lime, taco seasoning, and cilantro.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Achiote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/achiote. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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