What Is Molcajete And Why Is It Used?

A molcajete is a Mexican version of the mortar and pestle tool made from volcanic rock. You could almost certainly come across it on sale in just about every Mexican street but it is a bit tougher to come by elsewhere.

Why do you use it? Well, with the help of molcajete you can mash and grind various foods. One of the better known is guacamole.

Like the guacamole itself molcajete also comes from the Aztecs. As said it really is made out of vesicular basalt and is produced in 1 piece. It typically has three legs and looks something like this.

What exactly is cool about molcajete is that the volcanic rock from which it can be made from is genuinely rough and is therefore a great grinding surface. Because the rock is full of tiny bubbles which are continuously worn down the molcajete interior stays sharp. The other consequence of this really is that molcajete not surprisingly can never be definitely appropriately cleaned. It carries the taste of all previous meals :) which is cool for that added one thing for your guacamole.

Apart from that you can also use it for cooking (not so substantially) and serving dishes because it stays warm for a definitely long time.

Is guacamole greater if it's created in molcajete that in a blender or an ordinary ceramic bowl?

It undoubtedly is additional authentic but in terms of taste you may have to choose your self.

Guacamole is regarded as one of the tastiest and healthiest dips that anyone can prepare at home. Did you know that avocados - the most crucial component - are considered a superfood? If you are looking for guacamole recipe check out writers blog, which is also the original source of this molcajete article.

Guacamole Recipe

Guacamole. I used to hate it. That was before I tried it :). I use to hate it because I dont like avocados. Guacamole is a dip that is based on avocados but it's taste is a totally different thing. I think it's delicious and here is a simple recipe for this easy to make Mexican appetizer. What do you need?

 

• 3 avocados, peeled, pitted and mashed
• 1 red onion, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 fresh jalapeno, chopped
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, juiced

You need all this to make a full blown real Mexican guacamole. I will first explain how to make this one and the I will make one that is the easiest guacamole recipe out there. There is even a site with all the different guacamole recipes you can think of from classic to spicy to recipes with cheese, mayo, salsa etc... Check it out!

OK, the first one goes like this:

Take a bowl and put it mashed avocados, jalapeno peppers and red onion. And stir.

Then take another bowl and cut in green, red and yellow peppers, cover them with lime juice and add this mix to the avocado mix.

Throw in the cilantro and stir. You are done!

If you want a simpler guacamole then do just this:

Peel and mash the avocados.

Mix in minced red onion.

Add some salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. 

Mix and you are done.

Guacamole is best right after it is made. If you won't eat it right away cover it with plastic wrap and put it into the refrigerator. I love it with some tortilla chips but you can easily put it on a piece of bread or use it as a side dish with meat... the choice is yours.