The MOLCAJETE and TEJOLOTE is the traditional Mexican version of the mortar and pestle, and it is a basic kitchen utensil in my home. I have owned one since I was 21 years old, my mom gave me one as a gift, and I still have it and use it to this day. If you are familiar with my style of cooking than you know I use it when preparing most of my dishes. Nothing achieves the same flavor and consistency as the molcajete does and that's why I love it. Molcajetes have been around for thousands of years, and some of the sweetest memories I keep in my heart are of the grinding sound of the molcajete coming from the kitchen when my mom was preparing our delicious meals and now those are the same sounds in my kitchen. Curing the molcajete and tejolote is an important process before using it, once you get the hang of it you will see that nothing compares to it.
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ITEMS USED WHEN CURING A MOLCAJETE----
MOLCAJETE
TEJOLOTE
DRY RICE (or your choice)
KOSHER SALT
BRUSH
DISH WASHING LIQUID
WATER
TOWEL
DISCLAIMER
Whether you decide to wash your molcajete by hand with dishwashing liquid every time or not or if you decide to use your dishwasher is all up to you, you decide what's best for you. It's important to keep your molcajete and tejolote clean at all times.
DISCLAIMER
DO NOT EAT OR SERVE THIS DISH TO ANYONE WHO IS OR MIGHT BE ALLERGIC TO ANY INGREDIENT IN THIS DISH.