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"redietz" > wrote in message
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> On Jul 11, 6:21 am, "Hoges in WA" > wrote:
>> Hi
>> I have a special guest coming for dinner tomorrow night and I've found a
>> recipe for Chilli & Orange Duck in one of my Mexican cook books.
>>
>> I would appreciate some assistance from the knowledgeable with what I
>> plan
>> to do.
>>
>> First, the Chilli paste bit requires Achiote paste. I do not know what
>> that
>> is as I can find descriptions of it but can't work out what makes it.
>> E.g.
>> "a brick-red paste that imparts a red-yellow colour and a citrus-saffron
>> flavour".
>> Can anyone tell me what I could use instead if I can't find this. I must
>> admit I have never in my life seen it. It may not be important as the
>> recipe only asks for 2 teaspoons.
>>

>
> If have a nearby Latin market, you should be able to buy achiote
> paste. The brand I buy comes in a yellow & green cardboard box, and
> the paste is wrapped in foil inside. I'm not at home at the moment so
> I can't tell you the brand name.
>
> If you don't have a Latin market nearby and do have an Asian market
> nearby, you may be able to buy annatto seeds and make your own achiote
> paste. Look up a recipe on the net. (One such recipe is at
> http://www.chow.com/recipes/10554.) Annatto is used in many types of
> cuisine and is used to make food a reddish orange color. (Cheddar
> cheese is sometimes colored with it.)
>
> Although achiote does have a distinct flavor, I'm betting it's main
> purpose in your recipe is for color. You'd lose something, but you
> could probably get by without it if your really can't find either the
> paste or annatto seeds. It's a seasoning worth experimenting with. I'd
> order some on-line for future use.
>
> I would think that a green rice (arroz verde) made with poblano
> peppers would make a good side. Again, you can look up recipes on
> line. (One example is at
> http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/fo...-POBLANO-15367.)
>
> Enjoy!


Thanks for the tips!
Hoges in WA
(who thinks it highly unlikely to find Achiote in deepest darkest South West
Australia but now has Annato to chase down at the local Phillippino store.)