Alpine Cuisine Mortar and Pestle Molcajete Set - 8 Inch Granite - Unpolished Granite, Spice Grinder Bowl for Salsa, Herb Crusher, Grind and Crush Spices

Features

• GRANITE MOLCAJETE: 8-Inch Granite Molcajete Stone Grinder is perfect for any grinding, crushing, or mashing cooking needs; Includes the mortar (bowl) and the pestle (grinding tool)
• 4-CUP CAPACITY: Large, generous size to make portions for sharing of your favorite recipes; Keeps nuts and seeds contained when grinding
• STRONG & DURABLE: Made from granite or incredible strength and durability; Robust and heavy to stay in place as your work the pestle
• PERFECT FOR SALSA & GUACAMOLE: Prepare delicious, authentic salsa and guacamole; Crushing onions, peppers, and garlic releases additional flavor and oils for best tasting salsa and guacamole youve ever had
• WONDERFUL TOOL FOR MANY RECIPES: Not just for salsa and guacamole, the mortar and pestle set can be used to prepare pesto, hummus, crushed garlic for aioli, curry pastes, herb-based sauces like chimichurri, your own blend of spices, and crushed berries for sauce or cocktails

Description

Alpine Cuisine 8-Inch Mortar & Pedestal Set This Alpine Cuisine 8-inch Granite Molcajete Stone Grinder is perfect for any grinding and mashing kitchen needs. It is made of granite for incredible strength and durability. The mortar and pedestal set come with the mortar (bowl) and the pedestal (grinding tool). Together, they work to grind, pulverize, and mash ingredients for your favorite recipes. Traditional Style Molcajete Mortar & Pestle Set A molcajete is a Mexican version of the classic mortar and pestle. These versatile stone grinding tools are perfect kitchen accessories and can be used to grind, pulverize, and mash ingredients needed for cooking. The crushing action releases aromas of herbs and spices for the most delicious flavors, and unlike electric food processors, the aromas don’t burn off. Complex oils and flavors are further released by the manually grinding or mashing that can’t be achieved by chopping with a knife alone. Versatile for Many Recipes & Cuisines Molcajetes aren’t just limited to salsa and guacamole- they can be used to prepare all kinds of delicious food including pesto, mashing anchovies and garlic for traditional Caesar Dressing, herb-based sauces such as Chimichurri, grinding your own spice blends, pulverizing nuts and seeds, mashing garlic for aioli, curry pastes, hummus, and crushing berries for sauces or cocktails. Molcajetes are a wonderful tool with many uses! Doubles as a Serving Dish Traditional molcajetes are also used as a serving dish. Heating the molcajete to several hundred degrees and then placing your food within it ensures that food stays hot for up to 30 minutes. The attractive design looks great on the table for serving guacamole and salsa straight from the molcajete. If you have never had a traditional molcajete in your kitchen, you've been missing out! Preseason to Elevate Flavors Before first use, the molcajete may be pre- seasoned by using either a garlic method or a rice with rock salt method. Other spices such as cumin or pepper can also be used in the pre-seasoning process. Pre-seasoning will elevate the flavors every time you use it. To clean, simply rinse with water and use a brush or cloth to remove any particles. It is not recommended to use to soap or detergent when cleaning the molcajete.

Material: Granite

Brand: Alpine Cuisine

Color: Granite

Finish Type: Unfinished

Capacity: 4 Cups

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No

Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.87 x 7.87 x 3.54 inches; 8.36 Pounds

Item model number ‏ : ‎ AI17421

Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 29, 2016

Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Alpine Cuisine

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