Molcajete with Tortilla Baskets

Molcajete is the world's oldest culinary tool. This volcanic rock mortar and pestle is any Mexican cook’s favorite. This set is carved and piece is unique and it gets better with each use. It is oven safe, retains heat for about an hour and its best uses are for crushing spices. Best of all it makes an impressive presentation of guacamole and other party favorites. Perfect for crushing whole spices and making spice blends. Its rough interior texture of mortar helps crush and grind ingredients. Ideal for blending and serving guacamole and or for making pesto and other sauces such as salsa. Line the interior with lettuce to use as an all-purpose serving bowl. Heavy pestle does the work for you, ensuring efficient grinding, blending and mixing. Better Care for Molcajetes Just like cast iron, molcajetes need to be cured, or “broken in”. Small grains of the rock can loosen from the surface when it’s first used, giving your food a gritty texture. Curing helps smooth the surface. Here’s wha