Achiote is a natural red pigment that comes from a plant and is the base ingredient of many dishes in Mexico. It can be used to prepare cochinita pibil and tacos al pastor. Size: 100 g.
Achiote to flavor meats and prepare typical Mexican dishes
Achiote adobo paste is perfect for preparing and seasoning meats. One of the most typical Mexican dishes that can be prepared with this paste are tacos al pastor and cochinita pibil.
1 kg and 110g format.
El Yucateco
El Yucateco is a Mexican brand that produces habanero-based spices and sauces.
Nutritional information
INGREDIENTS
Water, achiote seeds, corn flour, iodized salt, spices, acids E260 and E330, xanthan gum, preservative E211.
ALLERGENS
Contains no common allergens. Always check the label on the package before consuming.
ORIGIN
Made in Mexico by El Yucateco, a company founded in 1968 in Yucatan, one of the first companies in the production and export of habanero chili pepper hot sauce, and also in the production and export of a variety of traditional Mexican condiments and syrups.
PREPARATION
El Yucateco Achiote is a traditional paste seasoning, perfect for preparing typical dishes of Yucatecan cuisine such as Cochinita Pibil. For a flavorful main course, dissolve the achiote paste in bitter orange juice (or apple cider vinegar) and add minced garlic and a pinch of salt. Use this marinade to season pork, letting it rest for at least 4 hours or overnight, then cook it slowly in the oven or in a pan until tender and flavorful. Serve the shredded meat with pickled red onion and corn tortillas for a complete Mexican experience.
For an original and tasty idea, you can use achiote to make vegetarian fajitas. Cut bell peppers and onion into strips, mix them with a small amount of achiote paste dissolved in oil and lime juice, then sauté them in a pan until tender. Serve everything on warm tortillas with guacamole, fresh cilantro and lime. A simple recipe full of character, ideal for a light lunch with an authentic flavor.
NUTRITIONAL VALUES
Energia
669 kJ / 160 kcal
Grassi
3.0 g
Di cui acidi grassi saturi
0.5 g
Carboidrati
30.0 g
Di cui zuccheri
2.0 g
Proteine
3.0 g
Sale
8.0 g
Average nutritional values per 100 g.

FAQ
Where can I buy El Yucateco achiote paste in Italy?
El Yucateco achiote paste can be bought directly on the Mexsabores website, which ships from Milan throughout Italy and Europe. It is the ideal ingredient for anyone who wants to prepare the typical dishes of Yucatán at home with an authentic Mexican product. Ordering is easy online in just a few steps.
Can El Yucateco achiote also be used for recipes other than cochinita pibil?
Yes, El Yucateco achiote paste is versatile and also works well in tacos al pastor and vegetarian fajitas. For the latter, simply dissolve a little paste in oil and lime juice, mix it with bell peppers and onion cut into strips and sauté everything in a pan. The result is a flavorful dish to serve on warm tortillas with guacamole and fresh cilantro.
What ingredients does El Yucateco achiote paste contain and are there any allergens?
El Yucateco achiote paste contains water, achiote seeds, corn flour, iodized salt, spices, acids E260 and E330, xanthan gum and the preservative E211. It does not contain common allergens, but as with any food product, it is always advisable to check the label on the packaging before consuming.
How do you use El Yucateco achiote paste to make cochinita pibil?
El Yucateco achiote paste is dissolved in bitter orange juice or apple cider vinegar with minced garlic and a pinch of salt to make the cochinita pibil marinade. Let the pork rest for at least 4 hours or overnight, then cook it slowly until tender. Serve it shredded with pickled red onion and corn tortillas.
What is El Yucateco achiote paste and where does it come from?
El Yucateco achiote paste is a traditional seasoning made from achiote seeds, typical of Yucatán cuisine. It is produced in Mexico by El Yucateco, a company founded in 1968 in Yucatán and specialized in hot sauces and traditional Mexican seasonings. It gives dishes the red color and earthy flavor typical of the region.
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