From The Menu: MOLCAJETE D MAR Served in a traditional Molcajete. A must try combination of snow crab, clams, mussels, scallops, shrimp and octopus. Sautéed in Azteca’s unique savory mojo de ajo sauce, slightly spicy. Served over a bed of onions and bell peppers….balanced with sweet plantains. #mexicanfood #mexicancuisine #azteca #molcajete #seafood #octopus #snowcrab #mussels #cactus #diningwithmocha #heyitsmocha #goodfood #workingonmythickness | Working On My Thickness

Molcajete de carnes

El molcajete mexicano, más que una artesanía. #parati #México #molcajete #cocina #comidamexicana #salsa #piedra | Passeando por México

The molcajete is an authentic relic of the Mexican families #artesaniasmexicanas #decor #mortarandpestle #mexicanproducts #mesasbonitas #productosmexicanos #decoracion #housedecoration #piedravolcanica #molcajetes #salsa #sauces #relic #reliquia | Cemcui Artesanías

How To Cure and Season a Molcajete

Here’s how to season a molcajete step-by-step! Before you use a new molcajete for the first time, you’ve got to cure it to get rid of any dirt and dust and to create a smooth surface in the volcanic rock. It takes some serious arm strength, so buckle up. From start to finish, the whole process took me a little over an hour. 1️⃣ Add 1/2 cup uncooked white rice to the bowl of the molcajete. 2️⃣ Grind the rice into a fine powder, making sure to use as much of the bowl’s surface as you can. 3️⃣ Pour