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FESTMEX
Genuine Handmade Mexican Mortar and Pestle Set (8 Inches)
Genuine Handmade Mexican Mortar and Pestle Set (8 Inches)
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Key Features
- 🌋 GENUINE HAND CARVED IN MEXICO: Made from 100% Natural Volcanic Rock from the Popocatepetl Volcano Located in Puebla, Mexico. Crafted from genuine basalt stone sourced from Mexico, giving you a traditional grinding tool with unmatched durability and performance.
- 🌶️ USES: The volcanic stone provides the ideal grinding surface for spices or making delicious fresh 🥑Guacamole, but also pulverize nuts, seeds, ginger root and garlic and make homemade salad dressing, sauces and condiments, such as fresh mustard, pesto, salsa, chutneys and more. Widely used in pharmacies and apothecaries as well.
- 📏MEASUREMENTS: Molcajete (Mortar) measures approx. 8-1/2-inch diameter by 5-inches tall; Tejolote is approx. 4-inches long with a 2-1/2-inch diameter grinding end (Measurements are Approximate since the Molcajetes are 100% Individually ✋Handmade)
- 🌶️ CURING YOUR MORTERO: Once cured properly, the textured volcanic stone helps bring out richer, deeper flavors in your salsa, guacamole, and traditional dishes—making the effort worth it. The mortar includes a card with easy instructions on How to Cure the Molcajete. Rest assure that these molcajetes are made to last a lifetime.
- 🌶️ The molcajete (machucador) has been used for Thousands of years as the way to crush, grind and powder herbs and dry spices. Contrary to an electric grinder or crusher, the age-old, durable, traditional manual grinding method ensures that all cooking ingredients bring out their full flavor and aroma profiles, allowing you to further control their texture and make delicious, chunk-free dishes.
- 🌶️Handmade by Skilled Artisans – Each piece is individually crafted, delivering a unique, functional, and presentable addition to your kitchen. A classic Hispanic culinary tool that adds tradition, culture, and practicality to your cooking experience.
Specifications
| Brand | FESTMEX |
| Manufacturer | FESTMEX |
| Material | Stone |
| Color | Volcanic Stone |
| Size | 8 Inches |
| Product Type | MORTAR_AND_PESTLE_SET |
| Included Components | 1 Mortar, 1 Pestle, Curing Instructions |
| Item Type Keyword | mortar-and-pestle |
| Item Dimensions | H: 127 / L: 203 / W: 203 (Weight: 3629) |
| Package Dimensions | H: 196 / L: 265 / W: 262 (Weight: 4468) |
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