achiote
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of achiote
1790–1800; < Mexican Spanish < Nahuatl āchiotl
Example Sentences
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It’s a large tamal filled with both chicken and pork, achiote, onion, tomato and epazote.
From Salon • Jan. 4, 2025
Chipotle’s chicken al pastor, which is marinaded in morita peppers, ground achiote and pineapple, debuted in March 2023.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2024
Make the salmorejo de jueyes: While the grits steam, in a 4-quart pot over medium-high heat, heat the achiote oil until it shimmers.
From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2022
Seasoned with achiote paste and garlic, and roasted over pineapple and onion, this bird is happiest served with warm tortillas.
From Salon • Nov. 19, 2021
She dressed “for work” in clothes that she changed out of the minute she came home, so that they wouldn’t get stained with oil, achiote, or tomato sauce.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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