Molcajete
I love my molcajete, mainly because it reminds me of one the most traditional Mexican kitchen utensils ,with traces back to pre-Hispanic cultures. A molcajete is used to grind spices, prepare guacamole and salsas. Many Mexican supermarkets carry them, they are made of basalt stone which has a rough surface and normally has three legs. The other part of the molcajete is the tejolote, it is the grinding tool, also made of basalt.

If you purchase a new one, be sure to cure it by rinsing with soap and water. Then use the tejolote to grind some fresh garlic into a paste and spread the paste all over the inside of the molcajete and leave overnight. Next day rinse with water only, do not use soap after the first time, just hot water to clean.

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