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what is manteca con achote

what is manteca con achote

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This is a phrase out of a cookbook. It means lard or butter with ?

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updated Jan 27, 2012
posted by ringwald

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annatto

Here is the information you are looking for.

updated Jan 27, 2012
edited by Gekkosan
posted by faliron
Made your link clickable. - Gekkosan, Jan 27, 2012
Thank you. I don't know how is done. - faliron, Jan 27, 2012
Nice to know! Another boatload of gratitude, Gekko-san! - territurtle, Jan 27, 2012
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You mean Chayote?

Manteca is either butter or lard, depending on the country.

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updated Jan 27, 2012
posted by pesta
Well, maybe "achiote" (annatto). "Manteca de achiote" is very popular on Google. - Goldie_Miel, Jan 27, 2012
Faliron's answer is correct, as is Goldie's comment. - Gekkosan, Jan 27, 2012