How do you cure a molcajete for the first time?
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How do you cure a molcajete for the first time?
Grind in dry, uncooked rice to cover any leftover pores. What is this? Before using your molcajete for the first time, grind up some thick sea salt along with crushed corn in the mortar until the material comes out clean and free of debris. Clean the molcajete with water and a brush and you should be good to go.
How do you condition a molcajete?
To season a molcajete first:
- Wash really well with water and a stiff brush.
- Pour a handful of uncooked rice and grind to a powder using your pestle (tejolote).
- Repeat the process as many times as needed until the ground rice is white in color and has no grit in it.
How long does it take to season a mortar and pestle?
If you have access to a water pressure washer or a garden hose, I highly suggest this method. All you do is spray the mortar and pestle for about five minutes (keep a good distance between yourself and the mortar to avoid injury.)
How do you use a mortar and pestle for the first time?
First give your new mortar and pestle a hard scrub with warm water – NO SOAP. Use a mini brush or the scrub side of a new kitchen sponge. Allow the pestle to dry completely. Now, place an entire bulb of garlic cloves sprinkled with salt in the mortar.
Do you have to cure a granite molcajete?
If you have an unseasoned mortar and pestle, or one made out of granite/stone, then you need to season it before using. This is because the porous surface can release particles of stone and grit into your food upon first use. Seasoning preps the surface and removes any of these particles.
How do you dry a molcajete?
New molcajetes should be “cured” by grinding uncooked rice or rock salt in the basin to smooth out the interior and remove any grit.
How do you season a grinding stone?
Place two tablespoons of rock salt into the mortar. Grind the salt into a fine powder. Now your mortar and pestle is ready to use. As you use it, the stone will become more seasoned.
Does a molcajete need to be seasoned?
Many molcajete’s are made from volcanic or basalt rock, but there are a few made from other materials which do not need to be cured or seasoned. Some molcajetes may have already been cured before purchasing so you can skip the seasoning process and begin to use it.
How do you season a pestle?
How do you condition a mortar and pestle?
You simply run water over the mortar and pestle several times. You can also fill up your sink with water and submerge them in it, swapping out the water several times. You could also leave it soaking overnight, if desired. (Never use soap or soapy water.)
