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Achiote Paste Recipe

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Step #1 --MARINADE----- 1 c Red wine vinegar 1/4 c Water 2 ts Ground cumin 3 Garlic cloves, minced 2 ts Achiote paste 1 ts Crushed red pepper Salt & black pepper, to -taste 1/4 c Olive oil---SAUCE------ 1 Dried pasilla chile 1 c Boiling water 2 tb Achiote paste 1 tb Olive oil 3/4 c Of the marinade Marinade: mix marinade ingredients.
Step #2 Makes enough for 2 lbs of beef.
Step #3 To use: Toss paper-thin slices (1 inch by 3 to 4 inches) of beef sirloin with the marinade in a nonmetallic bowl.
Step #4 put in the fridge 6 to 8 hrs or overnight.
Step #5 Drain meat, reserving 3/4 c of the marinade.
Step #6 Thread meat on bamboo skewers.
Step #7 Sauce: Remove & discard seeds from pasilla chile.
Step #8 Coarsely chop chile & cover with boiling water.
Step #9 Soak for 20 to 30 mins.
Step #10 Drain, & put in a food processor/blender with achiote paste & olive oil.
Step #11 Puree.
Step #12 Add the 3/4 c marinade & mix until smooth.
Step #13 To use: Brush on skewers of meat.
Step #14 Broil or grill until meat is done, about 5 mins, basting with marinade several times.
Step #15 Brush again before serving.
Step #16 --.
Enjoy the ACHIOTE PASTE recipe