About this product
This authentic Mexican molcajete is the traditional Mexican version of the mortar and pestle, carved out of natural volcanic stone. Molcajetes are used to crush and grind spices and herbs, as well as blend salsas, pastes, and guacamole. The rough, porous volcanic stone offers a superb grinding surface that renews itself as the pores are ground down. They also make attractive and practical serving vessels since the volcanic stone helps to insulate hot or cold foods.
Evidence of the molcajete goes back thousands of years and likely evolved from the metate, a primitive grinding slab. In Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs, molcajete and tejolote literally translate as "sauce bowl" and "stone doll".
- The molcajete (mortar) has an 8.5" diameter and is 5" tall.
- The tejolote (pestle) is 4.5" long, with a 2.5" diameter grinding end.
- Includes a booklet with steps to cure and clean your molcajete, plus recipes.
- Hand-washing with a brush is recommended.
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