Once the molcajete, as well as the tejolote, has been properly scrubbed and rinsed, it is important to let it completely air dry before storing away -- this prevents the growth of moisture-loving ...

A molcajete is an ancient type of mortar made of basalt, a course-textured volcanic rock. It is used along with a tejolote (pestle) for grinding or crushing ingredients. Together, they are one of ...

“You can use a molcajete to make a paste out of the seasonings—salt, chile, onion, cilantro—but you don’t mash the avocado with the tejolote [pestle],” she says, adding that it makes the ...