Annatto Seed 40g
Description
Other Common Names: Achiote, Achuete, Bija, Latkhan, Roucou, Lipstick Tree, Urucu, Natural Colour E1606. Botanical Name: (Bixa orellana) Description & Use: Annatto seeds are small, indented, pyramid-shaped seeds with a powdery, red-oxide-like covering. The flavour is mild, somewhat peppery and earthy. The popularity of natural colours in processed foods has made annatto a common ingredient, replacing many of the artificial colours that some people are allergic to. Annatto is essential for making achiote paste, a South American seasoning that is rubbed onto meat, particularly chicken, before cooking. To make achiote paste; blend equal parts annatto, oregano, cumin seed, black peppercorns and whole allspice. Grind finely and add sufficient water to create a paste. Store in the freezer then to season meat, mix paste with garlic, salt and vinegar to taste and rub onto meat and allow to marinate for 30 minutes before cooking.About Herbies
What is Herbies? Herbie's Spices fills a need in the community of cooks and food lovers for one central place to access all those hard-to-find herbs and spices. They also stock the easy-to-find ones, of the freshest and best quality, so that you can stock up on all your spices and herbs in one stop. The blends and spice mixes made at Herbie's Spices contain no fillers, starches, MSG, free-flow agents or additives of any kind, so you know they will be rich in flavour and quality. Using his vast knowledge and experience for your benefit, Herbie has the widest possible range of top quality dried herbs, spices and blends to meet your every need. Herbie's also publishes a newsletter every couple of months, full of handy information about all things spicy. You can email us if you'd like to receive it, although it is also available online. This month's issue is here. You'll also find spice-related books, nutmeg and pepper mills, pestles and mortars, spiced trivets, and lots of other spicy goodies to buy for yourself or for a gift. Who is Herbie? Herbie has long been the nickname of Ian Hemphill, one of Australia's foremost culinary herb and spice experts. Herbie spent his childhood surrounded by herbs and spices, when his parents, John and Rosemary Hemphill, were pioneering the herb and spice scene in the 1950s. Thirty years of working in the industry, including face-to-face lectures to groups from the general public, industrial brokering, manufacturing and marketing, has made Herbie a well-respected and popular figure amongst his peers, in Australia and overseas. He now enjoys sharing his extensive experience and knowledge with his customers at Herbie's Spices.