The classic Mexican variation of the mortar, the basalt molcajete is a heavy, three-legged bowl used as mortar, mixing bowl and serving dish. It is used to grind tomatillos, tomatoes and spices into thick, tasty purées.
We offer only the highest quality basalt hand stone grinder mortar and pestles and hope to bring the true flavor of Mexico into your home. The molcajete can be used as mortar, mixing bowl and serving dish or as kitchen decor. Cure before using.
Made in Mexico.
Maintenance
Maintenance for the molcajete and tejolote is quite simple. We recommend that you rinse the items in warm water after each use. There is no need to use dishwashing liquid, since you will want the molcajete to absorb only the flavors and seasonings that you like!
Curing instructions included with your molcajete
Medium Molcajete - $16.95
Average Dimensions -
Molcajete: 3.25" tall, 6" diameter, 1.25" bowl depth
Tejolote: 2.5" long
Shipping Weight: Up to 8 lbs.
Large Molcajete - $29.95
Average Dimensions -
Molcajete: 4" tall, 7.5" diameter, 1.75" bowl depth
Tejolote: 3" long
Shipping Weight: Up to 12 lbs.
Jumbo Molcajete - $48.95
Average Dimensions -
Molcajete: 5" tall, 9"-10" diameter, 2.5" bowl depth
Tejolote: 4" long
Shipping Weight: Up to 16 lbs.
Giant Molcajete - $129
Average Dimensions -
Molcajete: 6.75" tall, 12.5" diameter, 3.5" bowl depth
Tejolote: 5" long
Shipping Weight: Up to 32 lbs.
