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Grupon Comonfort presents this traditional footed molcajete or stone mortar, crafted by hand from volcanic basalt. The three-footed design is like those traditionally used for ceremonial purposes as well as for food preparation. The pestle, called a tejolote, is used to grind or crush the foodstuffs in the molcajete. The molcajete can also be used as a unique serving dish for salsa or guacamole.
The artisans recommend that the molcajete be "cured" before the first use. To cure the molcajete, place some dried beans, corn or rice in the bowl and grind with the pestle until pulverized. Allow the pulverized grain to sit for 15 minutes. Once this has been done, the molcajete can be hand washed and allowed to dry. This step will ensure that any stone dust remaining from the carving process does not affect the food.
- 3.28 kgs
- 7.2 lbs
- Bowl: 12 cm H x 18 cm Diam.
- Bowl: 4.7" H x 7" Diam.
- 10 cm H x 4 cm Diam.
- 3.9" H x 1.6" Diam.
- Basalt
- Hand wash only
- Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Food safe
- Made in Mexico.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
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Iris
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02/06/2022
"Molcajete is a Work of Art!!!"
Thank you to the Artisan who made this Gorgeous Molcajete for me. After curing it, I made a delicious Salsa Roja, and an Amazing Guacamole, served in this beautiful Molcajete! The Molcajete grinds garlic, peppercorns, roasted onions, whatever you desire, beautifully! I am so very Happy with this Molcajete. I highly recommend every kitchen should have one of these Beauty. It arrived well wrapped and before the expected time frame.
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Kristie
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06/10/2021
"This is going to become a family heirloom"
My molcajete just arrived and it s beautiful. I love it! Great craftsmanship. Im tempted to buy one more. This way I can have one for my guacamole and one for my salsa. Thank you so much to the artisan making these. I appreciate the hard work in making such beautiful pieces. KrisThank
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Doug
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06/06/2021
"Chefs dream to Salsa"
Worth All the time from the Handcrafting....... Equals Seasoning properly!!Grind salt and rice to seaSon your molcajete!! ( More than once)
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Ceremonial Tradition, Handcrafted Ceremonial Style Molcajete Mortar
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Lorianne
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07/13/2023
"Used every day"
This is beautifully made and holds up well to everyday use - whether for spices or to make guacamole as I was shown in Mexico City.
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Virginia
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07/07/2023
"Perfect Size"
Beautifully made and the perfect size for a family
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- This was a gift for: Daughter
- Occasion: 'just because'
Elizabeth
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10/18/2022
"The real deal!"
Very authentic and can t wait to give this as a gift to dear friends for Christmas. They love to cook and grinding spices in this molcajete will be a real treat!Thank you for your wonderful workmanship.
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- Occasion: Christmas
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