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What should I look for in a molcajete?
Look for a tejolote that is long enough for your fingers to grab when you have the top in the palm of your hand. If the tejolote is very short, look for another molcajete. Look for an interior that is rough to give purchase to the ingredients so that you can break them up.
What is a real molcajete made of?
basalt
Although true molcajetes are made of basalt, imitations are sometimes made of a mixture of pressed concrete and volcanic rock particles. Molcajetes are also used as dish service in restaurants and homes.
Are granite molcajetes safe?
Granite is a favorable material for molcajetes because of its durability. The smooth, polished surface of granite is ideal for crushing spices and foods. Chefs also like the weight of the granite molcajete because it does not slide around against the pressure of the tejolote.
How do you break in a molcajete?
Grab a small handful of white rice and place it in your molcajete with a tablespoon of water. White rice is the best option so you can spot how much debris needs to be removed. Grasp the pestle in one hand and begin to grind the rice in a circular motion around the entire molcajete.
Is a molcajete the same as a mortar and pestle?
Other than the material and the additional legs on the mortar, molcajetes are otherwise simply the Mexican version of a mortar and pestle that’s often used for salsa and guacamole. Regular mortars and pestles are made with a bowl that has a wide mouth and a miniature club that you use to grind ingredients.
Can I put my molcajete in the dishwasher?
Wash your molcajete after each use. This is ideal, but if you can’t find one, use any stiff brush.” But whatever you do, don’t use soap and definitely don’t put it in the dishwasher!
What is molcajete called in English?
mortar
In English a molcajete is called a mortar and tejolote, or pestle. The word molcajete comes from the Nahuatl word molcaxitl. Mortar and pestles are made of various materials.
How long does it take to season molcajete?
Mix with the mortar and grind, scraping the sides. If the mixture is gray, rinse and repeat this step. If not, rinse and air dry. It will take 24 hours before it’s ready to use.
How long does it take to season a molcajete?
Mash a paste of garlic, onion and oil into the mortar with the pestle, as above. Make sure to cover all the pores on the inner mortar. Bake the molcajete at 300 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool and wash thoroughly.
How do you get food out of a molcajete?
Use a kitchen brush to scrub any food that gets caught in the grooves of the lava stone mortar and tejolote. Wipe excess water off of the surface and let the molcajete air dry. Make sure it is completely dry before you put it away.
How much does a molcajete weigh?
RSVP Authentic Mexican Molcajete
| Brand | RSVP International |
|---|---|
| Color | Gray |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8.5 x 8.5 x 5.25 inches |
| Item Weight | 8.19 Pounds |