I have never owned one of these before, until i saw a post online about how great they are. I did my "research", and decided to give this a go. It came packaged well, and undamaged. Dark color stone, and obviously it gets darker when wet.
I followed the directions that are available online, as the card that came in the box shared a website for curing this. Well, i think the website is down or gone, so i used conglomerated the bits of info everywhere to season this.
On initial rinsing, i noticed a small amount of rock grit in my sink. But when i did the dry rice, i really didnt see amy more grit. I did the dry rice mashing for 4 times. Then, i did the wet rice 3 times. All went smooth (literally) . I did my final cure with 2 cloves of garlic, a few slices of jalapino with the seeds, a small bit of cilantro, and kosher salt. That is what is curing in my pic.
The Molcajete is a solid beast of a tool. And im looking forward to making all kinds of things in this, namely guacamole and salsa. I am quite sure i will find other fun things to make with it too.
This definitelt feels, looks authentic volcankc stone. The only thing that made me question if it was "authentic" volcanic stone, was the fact that I did not see much grit during the cure, and maybe thats a good thing. Maybe they cleaned them well before packaging. Either way, im sure this is going to make guacomole taste a bit better.
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Product Description
Mexican Molcajete
Authentic Molcajete Ego Auxiliatus
The Molcajete Was Invented In Mesoamerica 6000 Years Ago And Have Since Not Changed That Much. To Produce It, The Artisan Rounds The Volcanic Rock With Special Care And With Special Tools Like The Picadera (Sort Of Chisel) Which Is Made Out Of Wrought Iron. While You Can Use Your Molcajete For Breaking Up Peppercorns And Similar Things, They Are Mainly Used For Preparing Fairly Small Amounts Of Sauces. The Fact That Molcajetes Are Made Of A Rock With Pores Instead Of Smooth Marble Or Granite Is Not An Unfortunate Accident. It’s A Deliberate Choice: A Choice That Will Provide You A Tastier Flavor To Your More Cherished Meals.
Today, The Molcajete Is One Of The Basic Kitchen Tools In Indigenous Communities And A Sign Of Taste For Good Food. In Summary, A Molcajete Is A Very Finely-Crafted Tool For Very Specific Purposes. There Is Nothing Primitive About The Design, Even Though The Production May Be Artisanal. So Choose Carefully. Choose Ego Auxiliatus.
Try Our Molcajetes And See What Happens For You - We Think You'll Be Pleasantly Surprised.
Handmade Mexican Molcajete
BE A MAESTRO CHEF: WHY YOU SHOULD USE THIS MOLCAJETE AS A REGULAR COOKING TOOL
Battling With Bumpy Surfaces? Is The Inside Coarser Than Expected?
- The Rough Yet Textured Surface Of Our Mortars Creates A Superb Grinding Surface That Allows For The Ingredients To Lose Their Essences And Oils That When Mixed Together Give A Unique Flavor To Your Food
- Want To Know An Ancient Secret From Aztecs And Mayas? As The Porous Volcanic Rock Is Impossible To Fully Clean And Sanitize, Molcajetes Are Known To "Season" Your Food By Carrying Over Flavors From One Preparation To Another. Our Molcajetes' Porous Surfaces Are Just The Right Size To Allow For This Seasoning Yet Look And Feel Clean At The Same Time
- Our Mortar Pestle Is A Cooking Tool. It Can Be Heated At High Temperatures Keeping Warm Its Food Contents
- Because Of The Size Of Their Pores, Our Molcajetes Can Be Used To Crush Medicine, Vitamins and Any Other Food Elements That Are Already Small And Need To Get Smaller E.G. Pills, Dog Vitamins, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you clean the Molcajete?
In our document "How to Season a Molcajete 3 ways", it is mentioned the following [as part of one of the selected recipes]: "Polish your molcajete with a brush and a little amount of dishwashing soap. Next, rinse and set out to dry fully in the sun." Just remember: Over time, the spices and vegetables used in the bowl will add rich flavor and depth to your cooking, making each batch of ingredients a signature creation.
How deep is the bowl itself?
The bowl on its deepest point (right in the center up to the bowl's edge) is 2.75 inches deep.
Where is this made and is it made with 100% basalt?
It is made in the Mexican State of Puebla, one of Mexico's top locations for molcajete handcraft. It is made of natural, grey, hard-pressed volcanic rock called "recinto".
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Feels authentic, heavy beast.
I have never owned one of these before, until i saw a post online about how great they are. I did my "research", and decided to give this a go. It came packaged well, and undamaged. Dark color stone, and obviously it gets darker when wet.I followed the directions that are available online, as the card that came in the box shared a website for curing this. Well, i think the website is down or gone, so i used conglomerated the bits of info everywhere to season this.On initial rinsing, i noticed a small amount of rock grit in my sink. But when i did the dry rice, i really didnt see amy more grit. I did the dry rice mashing for 4 times. Then, i did the wet rice 3 times. All went smooth (literally) . I did my final cure with 2 cloves of garlic, a few slices of jalapino with the seeds, a small bit of cilantro, and kosher salt. That is what is curing in my pic.The Molcajete is a solid beast of a tool. And im looking forward to making all kinds of things in this, namely guacamole and salsa. I am quite sure i will find other fun things to make with it too.This definitelt feels, looks authentic volcankc stone. The only thing that made me question if it was "authentic" volcanic stone, was the fact that I did not see much grit during the cure, and maybe thats a good thing. Maybe they cleaned them well before packaging. Either way, im sure this is going to make guacomole taste a bit better.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2019
I have never owned one of these before, until i saw a post online about how great they are. I did my "research", and decided to give this a go. It came packaged well, and undamaged. Dark color stone, and obviously it gets darker when wet.
I followed the directions that are available online, as the card that came in the box shared a website for curing this. Well, i think the website is down or gone, so i used conglomerated the bits of info everywhere to season this.
On initial rinsing, i noticed a small amount of rock grit in my sink. But when i did the dry rice, i really didnt see amy more grit. I did the dry rice mashing for 4 times. Then, i did the wet rice 3 times. All went smooth (literally) . I did my final cure with 2 cloves of garlic, a few slices of jalapino with the seeds, a small bit of cilantro, and kosher salt. That is what is curing in my pic.
The Molcajete is a solid beast of a tool. And im looking forward to making all kinds of things in this, namely guacamole and salsa. I am quite sure i will find other fun things to make with it too.
This definitelt feels, looks authentic volcankc stone. The only thing that made me question if it was "authentic" volcanic stone, was the fact that I did not see much grit during the cure, and maybe thats a good thing. Maybe they cleaned them well before packaging. Either way, im sure this is going to make guacomole taste a bit better.
I followed the directions that are available online, as the card that came in the box shared a website for curing this. Well, i think the website is down or gone, so i used conglomerated the bits of info everywhere to season this.
On initial rinsing, i noticed a small amount of rock grit in my sink. But when i did the dry rice, i really didnt see amy more grit. I did the dry rice mashing for 4 times. Then, i did the wet rice 3 times. All went smooth (literally) . I did my final cure with 2 cloves of garlic, a few slices of jalapino with the seeds, a small bit of cilantro, and kosher salt. That is what is curing in my pic.
The Molcajete is a solid beast of a tool. And im looking forward to making all kinds of things in this, namely guacamole and salsa. I am quite sure i will find other fun things to make with it too.
This definitelt feels, looks authentic volcankc stone. The only thing that made me question if it was "authentic" volcanic stone, was the fact that I did not see much grit during the cure, and maybe thats a good thing. Maybe they cleaned them well before packaging. Either way, im sure this is going to make guacomole taste a bit better.
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