Embrace the culinary traditions of the past with our Heritage Basalt Molcajete. This 9-inch handmade stone mortar is perfect for crushing herbs, spices, and sauces just like our ancestors did.
Expertly crafted from volcanic basalt by the talented artisans of the Comonfort Group, this traditional footed molcajete features a pestle known as a tejolote, designed to grind and crush food effortlessly. Besides its practical use, the molcajete also serves as an eye-catching serving dish for your favorite salsa or guacamole.
To ensure the best results, it’s recommended to ‘cure’ your molcajete before its first use. Simply fill the bowl with dried beans, corn, or rice and grind with the pestle until pulverized. Let it sit for 15 minutes, then hand-wash and let dry. This process eliminates any stone dust from the carving, ensuring your food remains pure and delicious.
Materials: Natural volcanic basalt – expect variations in color and pattern. Each piece is hand-crafted, so minor differences in size and motif are normal. Food safe.
Bowl Dimensions: 6 in. H x 9 in. Diam.; Pestle: 5 in. H x 2 in. Diam. Hand wash only.
Tracy Orr (verified owner) –
Absolutely love this molcajete! The texture is perfect for grinding spices, and it makes the best salsa I’ve ever had. Highly recommended!
Jeremy Morales (verified owner) –
This is a beautiful piece! It adds authenticity to my cooking. Just remember to cure it before using. The results are worth it.
Courtney Perez (verified owner) –
I was looking for a cheap traditional stone mortar for sale and stumbled upon this gem. It’s durable and works wonders for making guacamole!