Code: 81943901027
Code Type: UPC
Region: USA or Canada
Category: Mortars & Pestles
UPC: 819439010272
EAN: 819439010272
Molcajete or Mexican Molcajete - A large stone bowl or stone mortar and a pestle to grind chiles and spices. Molcajete's size may vary because of the stone, but it's usually around 8 inches in diameter and 4 1/2" inches tall. The Molcajete (M�L-CA-H�T-�) M177. Video on how to make an authentic Mexican MOLCAJETE. THE MEXICAN MOLCAJETE. The word molcajete (mortar) derives from Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs: �molli� (seasoning or sauce) and �caxitl� (bowl). The word tejolote (pestle) also derives from Nahuatl: �tetl� (stone) and �xolotl� (doll)."Foods traditionally prepared in the molcajete include salsas and mole's (mohl-LAY), as well as guacamole. It is also used for grinding chilies, garlic or other herbs and spices for food preparation. Molcajete cure recipe. This recipe will serve you as a guide to prepare (cure) your first Molcajete (stone & pestle) on which you will prepare those delicious salsas and enticing guacamoles. Recipe.
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