Pig-Faced Lava Stone Molcajete

Description

Extremely popular in Mexican cuisine, the Molcajete is an essential tool for making guacamole and other salsas, and great for grinding herbs and whole spices. This whimsical version has a pig-face carved right into the stone. Length 10.25 in, Width 8 in, Height 4.25 in, Diameter 8in and Capacity 24oz (filled comfortably without overflowing). The Molcajetes we carry are completely hand carved by our artisans in Mexico from a single block of the best quality basalt volcanic rock through a laborious chipping process. The well crafted pieces also make for a great presentation on a table to present dips and other sauces. Two piece set including a semi-cylindrically shaped tejolete (pestle), also made of basalt volcanic rock. Will last many years with proper use and care (each piece comes with a product information sheet outlining the Uses and Care for the product). Completely natural and safe, contains no toxins or lead.

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<td><em><strong>Item Number:</strong></em></td>
<td align=”center”>MEX-7854-08</td>
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<td align=”center”>10.25</td>
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<td align=”center”>8</td>
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<td align=”center”>4.25</td>
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<td align=”center”>8</td>
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<td align=”center”>24 oz</td>
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<strong> About the Mexican Molcajete</strong>

The Molcajete (mortar) has been used in Mesoamerican cooking since ancient times and is among the world’s oldest kitchen tools. Dating back several thousand years, it is known to have been used by the Aztecs and Mayans, yet still extremely popular today in Mexican cuisine.

The Molcajetes is completely hand carved from a single block of basalt volcanic rock by artisans who for generations have kept this beautiful Mexican tradition. Each piece begins by cutting small blocks from the basalt rock and laboriously hand chipping away until the form is achieved. The hand chipping process can take as much as six hours, and results in each piece being totally unique.

The earthy texture created by the Molcajete is quite distinctive, and due to the seasonings of the Molcajete, will carry a subtle difference in taste which can’t be duplicated in a blender. The rough rock surface is superb for grinding, and it always stays rough due to the tiny bubbles in the rock which emerge even if ground down, ensuring you will enjoy your Molcajete for many years.