Molcajete 7 Mortar & Pestle for Salsa, Guacamole, Aztec, Mayan, Toltec Grinding

The Mexican Molcajete is one of the oldest utensils in Meso-American tradition. It is a version of the traditional mortar and pestle and is generally used to crush and mix salsas made of spices and guacamole, as well as to blend grains and seeds together into convenient pastes and garnishes. Both useful and decorative, these Molcajetes are made in Mexico and are constructed of pure Volcanic Stone, unlike some other molcajetes that may be made of marble or cement rock.

Before using the molcajete for culinary purposes, it should be seasoned by grinding curing ingredients such as uncooked rice, salt, or white bread against the surface of the molcajete and both sides of the tejolote (the pestle). This helps to fill the small crevices of the lava rock. After seasoning, the molcajete can be used by simply pressing the tejolote against the ingredients inside, effectively breaking down every element into a soft blend. Any dirt or residue should be discarded and the molcajete should be cleaned thoroughly.

The rough surface of the basalt stone creates a superb grinding surface that maintains itself over time, as tiny bubbles in the basalt are ground down, replenishing the textured surface. The word "molcajete" comes from the Aztec words "molli" (which means "seasoning" or "sauce") and "caxitl" (which means "bowl").

This item includes 1 lavastone Molcajete with Tejolote. The Molcajete measures 7” x 7” x 4.5”, and the tejolote measures 3.5” x 2.” It is easy to clean—just scrape out any remaining food and rinse it under hot running water. A kitchen brush can be used to remove any stuck-on food, and a couple of drops of dish soap can help with the cleaning process.

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