molcajete

The term molcajete actually refers to the three-legged round bowl, which has been carved out of basalt.

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The word molcajete comes from the náhuatl words molli (salsa), and caxitl (cup).

Mexican salsas 1997

The word molcajete comes from the náhuatl words molli (salsa), and caxitl (cup).

Mexican salsas 1997

The bowl like shape of the molcajete is appropriate for both blending and serving table sauces.

Does a Molcajete need to be oiled before using??? 1919

I haven't yet managed to bring back a molcajete from the Valley yet, so I usually start by mashing the avocado together with the lime juice, salt, and garlic.

Guacamole, my way | Homesick Texan Homesick Texan 2009

My molcajete is quite small (amazing enough to find one in MI, rather than have to convince TSA a TX import would be carry-on safe) so if sharing, I make multiple single avocado batches.

Guacamole, my way | Homesick Texan Homesick Texan 2009

A molcajete is an extremely durable piece of cookware, so durable, in fact, that in Mexico people pass down their well-loved molcajetes to the next generation, just as Southerners pass down cast-iron cookware to their children and grandchildren.

How to season a molcajete | Homesick Texan Homesick Texan 2009

Country vessels and objects often date back several centuries-indeed, the molcajete is well documented as stemming from the pre-Columbian era-and yet its presence today in our homes, gardens and stores adds warmth and texture to even the most modern spaces.

Mexican cocinas: the colonial kitchen 2006

Country vessels and objects often date back several centuries-indeed, the molcajete is well documented as stemming from the pre-Columbian era-and yet its presence today in our homes, gardens and stores adds warmth and texture to even the most modern spaces.

Mexican cocinas: the colonial kitchen 2006

The process of grinding chiles, herbs, spices and tomatoes in a molcajete is labor-intensive, and an alternative is to grind dry ingredients, such as spices, in a spice or coffee mill before combining them with other ingredients.

The Mexican Kitchen, Heart Of The Home: Part 2 - Cooking Techniques 2006