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100% Authentic Molcajete made of genuine lava stone not cement from Mexico. Three legged mortar and pestle . Ample capacity for grinding spices and herbs, A quality deep bowl Molcajete with smooth shape. A large Pestle set for making salsas and many other Traditional Task.
Ancient Mesoamericans found that volcanic lava stone from the highlands of central Mexico made an ideal material for grinding food ingredients. The porous, abrasive texture of this stone very efficiently grinds material that is worked back and forth over its surface using a stone pin or pestle.
The traditional lava mortar and pestle called molcajete and tejolote is a favorite for making fresh salsa and grinding spices.
How To Season Molcajete Mortar and Pestle
It is recommended that you soak the molcajete and tejolote in warm water for several hours before beginning the seasoning process. Soaking will remove dirt, contaminants, and loose sand. Remove the molcajete from the water and allow the piece to dry.
The best material to use for the seasoning process is hard dry white rice. The idea is to use a hard gritty material as an abrasive to grind away and remove loose stone and grit and produce a smooth hard surface. Place a small amount of rice in the bowl and begin working it with the tejolote into and over all interior surfaces. As the rice is worked into a fine powder it will be mixed with dark stone grit and take on a dirty gray color. Discard and replace with fresh rice. Continue this process until the resulting pulverized rice is clean and white with no discoloration. The interior of the molcajete should now be smoother and there should be no loose grit. This process may require 30 minutes to an hour and several batches of rice. Rinse or soak the molcajete again to remove any remaining residue. The Molcajete will still be porous but it should no longer produce grit or sand when grinding. Dry thoroughly.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERES
Mary Ann: You clam to have the best quality Molcajete at a lowest price made of Lava Rock but I see other ebay sellers having a lower price, how come? Era Penn
Price isn't the only factor in buying a Molcajete. Quality is major. Most Molcajetes that I've seen sold in the US & Ebay are of very poor quality. Common problems include: 1) the molcajete is of a composite material (basically cement) rather than a piece of Lave stone; 2) the surface is too irregular; and 3) the stone used is too soft. Problems 1 & 3 result in lots of grit in your salsa (which, while harmless, doesn't taste good and isn't good for your teeth). Problem 2 makes grinding chiles and tomato skins difficult, while grinding spices is next to impossible. While you can get a molcajete cheaper, you're better off paying a little more for the real thing than by buying a $12 one. If you only want a molcajete as decoration for your kitchen or as a serving dish, that doesn't matter, though.
Myann25: Almost all Molcajetes on auction clam to be made of Lava Stone, yet look much different that yours. Can you tell from a picture what it is made of? Randy Lowe
Yes, you can tell it is not made of Lava if it is a very dark black color with some large gray spots, they are made using cement and should not be used for anything but decoration. Cement has lime in it, not very good stuff for you.
Note: It is possible to ship two in the same box and save you 1/2 the shipping cost on the secant one.
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