How to Cure a Molcajete, Mexican Mortar and Pestle

We'll show you how to cure a molcajete, Mexican mortar and pestle, and where to find some easy molcajete recipes for you to try at home.

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 30

Total Time 30

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 1 cured molcajete

Clean the molcajete: Wash your hands with soap and water. Use water and a scrub brush to wash the molcajete. This will remove stone dust. Let the inside of the molcajete dry.
Use the Tejolote to Grind Half of the Rice: Pour half of the rice into the molcajete. Use the tejolote, pestle, to grind the rice. Work your hand in a circular motion with the tejolote to grind the rice into the molcajete. The rice will likely turn gray from the stone dust. Dump the rice into a separate bowl. Use a dry brush to remove any remaining rice powder.
Grind the Salt: Pour the salt into the molcajete. Again, use a circular motion to grind the salt into the molcajete with the tejolote. Grind the salt for about 5 minutes, working it into the concave area of the molcajete. Dump the salt into a separate container. Wash the molcajete and tejolote with water Let it dry.
Grind the Rest of the Rice: Pour the rest of the rice into the molcajete. Use the tejolote, pestle, to grind the rice. Work your hand in a circular motion with the tejolote to grind the rice into the molcajete.
Rinse the Molcajete and Tejolote: When the rice powder doesn't look gray, use water and a scrub brush to wash the molcajete and tejolote. Let it dry. Your molcajete is now ready to use!

Full Lesson Info and Pictures at: https://happyhomeschooladventures.com/mexican-mortar-and-pestle

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