Is Annatto the Same as Achiote? How is it Used in Cooking? appeared first on CASA Veneracion
Annatto or achiote is Bixa orellana — a natural red food coloring. It is sold as dried seeds, paste or powder for cooking and non-food uses. In the Philippines, we call it atsuete or atsuwete. Although atsuwete has a distinct, but mild, flavor and aroma, it is not really used as a spice in Filipino …
Is Annatto the Same as Achiote? How is it Used in Cooking? was written by Connie Veneracion and originally published in CASA Veneracion.