Achiote-Flavored Olive Oil

Ingredients

• 1 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup achiote seeds
• 1 small fresh or dried hot chile (optional)

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, warm the oil over low heat.
2. Add the achiote seeds and the chile, if using.
3. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until the oil turns a rich orange color.
4. Remove the oil from the heat and let it cool.
5. Pour the oil through a strainer into a small jar.
6. Discard the seeds and chile.