The achiote is a tropical plant with a red, hairy, teardrop-shaped fruit with hard seeds inside that are used both as a natural dye and a condiment. Achiote Paste is used to season meats and color rice dishes and is an integral part of the classic Mexican dish, Cochinita Pibil. Made with achiote seeds, habanero chiles, garlic, nutmeg, orange juice, and white vinegar, the paste is spicy, smoky, and tangy.
