Shopping Cart

Basalt Mortar and Pestle in a Tortoise Shape – Tortoise Tradition

Home / Basalt Mortar and Pestle in a Tortoise Shape – Tortoise Tradition
Basalt Mortar and Pestle in a Tortoise Shape – Tortoise Tradition

Basalt Mortar and Pestle in a Tortoise Shape – Tortoise Tradition

Original price was: $140.00.Current price is: $70.00.

Prepare herbs, spices and sauces the way our ancestors did--with handmade stone tools. Grupon Comonfort presents this unique molcajete or stone mortar, crafted by hand...

Prepare herbs, spices and sauces the way our ancestors did–with handmade stone tools. Grupon Comonfort presents this unique molcajete or stone mortar, crafted by hand from volcanic basalt in the shape of an upside-down tortoise. The pestle, called a tejolote, is used to grind or crush the foodstuffs in the molcajete. The molcajete can also be used as a unique serving dish for salsa or guacamole.

The artisans recommend that the molcajete be ‘cured’ before the first use. To cure the molcajete, place some dried beans, corn or rice in the bowl and grind with the pestle until pulverized. Allow the pulverized grain to sit for 15 minutes. Once this has been done, the molcajete can be hand washed and allowed to dry. This step will ensure that any stone dust remaining from the carving process does not affect the food.

  • Basalt
  • 7.02 lbs
  • Bowl: 4.7 inches H x 9.5 inches W x 12.3 inches D
  • 4.3 inches H x 2.4 inches Diam.
Add a Review

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Products

2 Pcs Cute Kitchen Accessories Pot Holders for Children Oven Mitts Baking Women

2 Pcs Cute Kitchen Accessories Pot Holders for Children Oven Mitts Baking Women

Price: $22.19 $17.75

Hand-Carved Conacaste Wood Pizza Cutter from Costa Rica - Costa Rican Slice

Hand-Carved Conacaste Wood Pizza Cutter from Costa Rica - Costa Rican Slice

Price: $86.00 $43.00

Villeroy & Boch Condor Wire Basket

Villeroy & Boch Condor Wire Basket

Price: $41.99 $33.59

Joseph Joseph Excel Steel 2-Tier Dish Rack

Joseph Joseph Excel Steel 2-Tier Dish Rack

Price: $189.00 $94.50