Tag: Molcajete

Cooking With A Molcajete

A molcajete is the ultimate Latin cooking tool and can be traced back to the Pre-Columbian era. Today it is still a fundamental part of Mexican identity and culture. The molcajete is a basic kitchen utensil in almost every Mexican home. According to the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), the term “molcajete” comes […]

How to Make Fresh Guacamole with a Molcajete

The secret to the best guacamole – Starting with a paste made with cilantro, chilli and onion made with a mortar and pestle or a molcajete as it is called in Mexico. Then mix that paste with a little salt and mashed avocados. You can even throw in some diced tomatoes. Like with this Authentic […]

How to Make Salsa in a Molcajete

A traditional Mexican salsa is made with roasted tomatoes, chilies, garlic and onions. Rather than using a blender, the roasted ingredients are smashed together in a molcajete or mortar and pestle. The earthy texture created by the Molcajete is quite distinctive, and due to the seasoning of the Molcajete, it will carry a subtle difference […]