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In ancient times, a traditional molcajete was mainly made from a type of volcanic rock, but nowadays you'll find more options available to you like ceramic, cement, porcelain, or even glass.

Porcelain is a denser ceramic, making it less porous and therefore ... The traditional Mexican version of the mortar and pestle is the “molcajete y tejolote.” It’s made from pure basalt ...

Plus: How to know if you have a real molcajete made of volcanic rock and learn care tips for your mortar and pestle After curing with raw rice, a molcajete (to the right of the blender ...

You place ingredients in a bowl — usually made of stone or ceramic — and pound them with a tiny club. They're used throughout the world, from a rough Mexican molcajete to tall Thai krok.

Masienda, an online market from Jorge Gaviria, sells new, ample molcajetes and artisanal Mexican products. By Florence Fabricant Jorge Gaviria’s mission is to take Mexican cooking back to the ...

Meet molcajete. While molcajete is the term for the mortar-like cooking tool typically used to grind spices and crush vegetables to make salsas, it is also the name of this eye-catching dish.