A molcajete is a Mexican mortar carved from volcanic rock, that comes with a pestle of the same material, called tejolote. Molcajetes have been used in Mexico since pre-Hispanic times, and authentic pieces continue to be carved by hand from a single block of volcanic rock. Once at home, a brand new molcajete must be providently cured, but then it will be ready to use for many years ... click on title for more
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