Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Bitter Orange | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Sweet Orange | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Allspice | 1 tsp ground (1.9g) | 5 |
| Oregano | 1 tsp dried (1.8g) | 5 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Seed | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons achiote seeds
- ¾ cup bitter orange juice (or a mixture of sweet orange juice and fresh lime juice)
- 2 lbs. dried ancho chiles, seeded and deveined
- 2 large whole cloves
- 4 large whole allspice
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 head garlic, peeled (about 10 large cloves)
- salt to taste
Directions
Place the achiote seeds in a small bowl, pour the juice over them, and allow to soak 2 – 3 hours.
Toast the chiles just until they give off their fragrance, soak them in hot water until they soften, and drain them well.
Place all ingredients in a spice mill or food processor and process until they are well blended.
They should form a thick paste, the consistency of a chilled cookie dough.
Category:Belizean Vegetarian
Category:Ancho chile Recipes
Category:Bitter orange juice Recipes
Category:Garlic Recipes