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IMUSA USA Super Heavy Traditional Granite Molcajete Spice Grinder, 8-Inch, Gray, 8
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Material | Stone |
Brand | Imusa |
Color | Gray |
Finish Type | gray |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8.46 x 9.25 x 4.33 inches |
About this item
- Made of 100% Granite
- Beautiful Serving Piece, goes Seamlessly From Kitchen to Table
- Easily Grinds Spices & Herbs
- Beautiful Serving Piece
- Ideal to Prepare Salsas, Dips, Guacamole, Spices and More
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 8.46 x 9.25 x 4.33 inches; 10 Pounds
- Item model number : MEXI-2011M
- Date First Available : April 29, 2012
- Manufacturer : Imusa USA
- ASIN : B007YUNQ6E
- Best Sellers Rank: #229,229 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
- #383 in Herb & Spice Mills
- Customer Reviews:
Product Description
Crush it! Made from ultra-durable natural granite, this mortar & pestle extracts essential oils from herbs and spices - dried & fresh. Granite's nonporous qualities prevent it from absorbing those oils, keeping the flavor in your food and not in the tool. The weight of the stone provides stability and makes pounding a cinch. This molcajete is large enough to grind up a party-size batch of guacamole, then mix and serve it in the same bowl. So break out the tortilla chips and let's have a Fiesta.
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2 Piece Mortar & Pestle.
Goes from Kitchen to Table
Crush It! Made from ultra-durable natural granite, this mortar & pestle extracts essential oils from herbs and spices – dried & fresh. Granite’s nonporous qualities prevent it from absorbing those oils, keeping the flavor in your food and not in the tool. The weight of the stone provides stability and makes pounding a cinch. This molcajete is large enough to grind up a party-size batch of guacamole, then mix and serve it in the same bowl. So break out the tortilla chips and let’s have a fiesta!
Granite Molcajete
- Made of Granite.
- Grinds Spices, Herbs & Much More.
- Used to Prepare Salsas, Dips, & Guacamola.
- Beautiful Serving Piece.
Crush It!
This Mortar & Pestle is the real deal! A molcajete is the traditional Mexican mortar & pestle tool used by pre-Hispanic cultures, including the Aztecs and Mayans, stretching back several thousands years. The matching hand-held grinding tool is known as a ‘tejolote’ and makes crushing and grinding a cinch. This tool is required for creating a lot of traditional Mexican dishes, including salsa and guacamole. You will never buy store-bought salsa again!
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Scoop avocado flesh inside your Imusa Granite Mortar & Pestle and add the cilantro, chopped chives, lime juice, and chipotle sauce. Gently mash with the pestle until the desired consistency is reached. Fold in diced radishes and season with salt to taste. Makes 2 Cups. - 2 Ripened avocados, halved and pitted. - 1/4 Cup finely chopped cilantro. - 1/4 Cup snipped fresh chives. - Juice of 1/4 lime. - Bottled Chipotle Hot Pepper Sauce (optional). - 3 Small red radishes, diced. - Kosher salt or table salt, to taste. |
In the Imusa Granite Mortar & Pestle add half of the diced mango and mash with the pestle into a pulp. Then add one avocado and mash into a pulp along with the mango. In a separate bowl mix remaining ingredients, including mango, add more lime juice if needed. Fold mixture with pulp inside mortar and serve with tortilla chips. Makes 2 Cups. - 1 Ripened mango, peeled and diced. - 3 Ripened avocados. - 1/4 Cup lime juice. - 1/2 Cup cilantro, finely chopped. - 1/2 Cup white onion, finely chopped. - 3 Teaspoons salt. |
Roast the first four ingredients on a hot Imusa Comal Or Griddle. Peel the chiles and the tomatoes. Crush cumin seeds and peppercorns in a Imusa Granite Mortar & Pestle. Add roasted chiles, garlic, onions and tomatoes and mash with the pestle into a pulp. Mix in the beer, cider and salt. Makes 2 Cups. - 1 To 4 Serrano or Jalapeño chiles, to taste. - 1 Clove of garlic. - 1 medium onion, quartered. - 2 Roma or Saladet tomatoes, halved. - 1 Pinch of cumin seeds. - 1 Pinch of black pepper corns. - 1/4 Cup of Mexican beer. - 1 Teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. - 1 Teaspoon salt. |
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About IMUSA
IMUSA is one of the leading Ethnic houseware brand with deep roots in Latin America and the United States that offers hundreds of houseware products including gadgets, cookware, appliances, espresso, and ethnic specialty items. IMUSA quality has been tested and handed down by homemakers who have been cooking for their families for more than 80 years! We invite you to learn about our line of products, try our recipes, and explore the exciting world of ethnic cuisines.
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, and value of the mortar and pestle set. For example, they mention it's heavy duty, easy to grip, and excellent value for the money. Some appreciate appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on weight, roughness, size, and ease of cleaning.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the mortar and pestle set. They mention that it is heavy duty, looks very solid, and should last for many generations. The product is made of granite, which is sustainable and allows for good grinding.
"...But this one is incredible. It's VERY heavy and very sturdy (it certainly doesn't move when you're grinding away) and the little pestle, which..." Read more
"...The stone is also quite attractive. This should last for many generations." Read more
"...It's really cool and awesome and stuff and even if you never use it you'll impress everyone as you'll be channeling your inner Gordon Ramsay like a..." Read more
"Nice, hefty item. It's a bit shallower than I expected, but close to the picture in the product description. Has some nicks and chipped areas...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the mortar and pestle set. They mention that it is rustic, looks like it could be in a museum, and is a great addition to any kitchen. Customers also appreciate the concentric ridges that help in grinding.
"...I will be putting silicon on mine. The stone is also quite attractive. This should last for many generations." Read more
"...It's really cool and awesome and stuff and even if you never use it you'll impress everyone as you'll be channeling your inner Gordon Ramsay like a..." Read more
"...The price is very, very nice too! The bowl is nice and wide. If you are considering buying one, this is the one to get." Read more
"...bowl was deeper, Very sturdy/durable Looks beautiful after smoothing the outside. High value to dollar ratio...." Read more
Customers find the mortar and pestle set excellent value for the money. They say it's a hefty item that provides great quality for the low price. Customers also say it is a good size, especially for the price.
"Nice, hefty item. It's a bit shallower than I expected, but close to the picture in the product description. Has some nicks and chipped areas...." Read more
"...The price is very, very nice too! The bowl is nice and wide. If you are considering buying one, this is the one to get." Read more
"...So many uses and such a reasonable price. This thing is large, heavy, and does an amazing job. I am so glad I opted for this model and size." Read more
"...Forgot to mention about the price. The price is very reasonable compared to other mortar & pestle. I recommend this product to friends." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the mortar and pestle set. They say the rounded pestle is easy to grip and the shape makes it easy to grind stuff. Some mention that the rice into flour was not very difficult and that the feel of the pestle makes it much more comfortable than the straight style. Overall, most are happy with the ease and convenience of use.
"...The pestel is large & smooth so that grinding hard things it does not gouge my hand, the mortar very heavy & does not slide around the table...." Read more
"...After 3 treatments, can see and feel a big difference. Not a very difficult task. Will repeat a few more times...." Read more
"...It was not very difficult to grind the rice into flour but I wish the bowl was deeper, Very sturdy/durable Looks beautiful after..." Read more
"...size of the bowl and the shape of the tajolote (pestle) feel more comfortable in my hand...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the mortar and pestle set. Some mention that it's really heavy, while others say that it makes it hard to move around.
"...But this one is incredible. It's VERY heavy and very sturdy (it certainly doesn't move when you're grinding away) and the little pestle, which..." Read more
"...so that grinding hard things it does not gouge my hand, the mortar very heavy & does not slide around the table. I really love it...." Read more
"...For the price, it's still a worthwhile item. Did I mention it is kinda heavy? haha...." Read more
"...So many uses and such a reasonable price. This thing is large, heavy, and does an amazing job. I am so glad I opted for this model and size." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the mortar and pestle set. Some mention that it's very strongly made and quite large, while others say that they wish it was a bit larger. The interior of the bowl is smaller than expected, and it takes up a decent amount of space.
"This is fantastic! The pestel is large & smooth so that grinding hard things it does not gouge my hand, the mortar very heavy & does not slide..." Read more
"...So many uses and such a reasonable price. This thing is large, heavy, and does an amazing job. I am so glad I opted for this model and size." Read more
"Nice, hefty item. It's a bit shallower than I expected, but close to the picture in the product description. Has some nicks and chipped areas...." Read more
"...I'm impressed with the sheer size and weight of it though, and for some reason I did not expect for it to be solid one piece granite, very pleased...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of cleaning. Some mention it's very easy to clean, while others say that it leaves granite dust when you grind.
"...It cleans very easily in soapy warm water...." Read more
"...Pro/ConsPro: It is now a very clean, usable and personalized mortar/pestle...." Read more
"...out of rough granite instead of polished granite, it leaves granite dust when you grind...." Read more
"...Cleans up easy- very heavy, built to last. Only down side is I wish it was a bit larger...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the roughness of the mortar and pestle set. Some mention that the surface is rough, not smooth, and provides a good grind. Others say that the product is heavy and sturdy, but the surface was rough and had to be sanded. Some customers also mention that it's a little coarse on the inside.
"This is fantastic! The pestel is large & smooth so that grinding hard things it does not gouge my hand, the mortar very heavy & does not slide..." Read more
"...After getting the item, I can see that yes it is really rough, and in no shape to do any kind of food prep...." Read more
"...with food getting caught in the grooves of the mortar, as mine arrived very smooth...." Read more
"...The only real problem I have with it is that because it is made out of rough granite instead of polished granite, it leaves granite dust when you..." Read more
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For the price, it's still a worthwhile item. Did I mention it is kinda heavy? haha. I think this will make an interesting serving dish for salsa and quacamole.
Overall, I would recommend this item, it's very cost effective.
Update: Read online how to cure the molcajete. Obviously, the instructions inside the box to merely wash the inner bowl with warm soapy water was insufficient. Spent the day working a water grind of the pestle and inner bowl (performed 3 times, 10-15 minutes grind then rest for a few hours). After 3 treatments, can see and feel a big difference. Not a very difficult task. Will repeat a few more times.
Also, decided to buy another one. Building up arm and wrist strength. hehe. For the price, it's a worthy molcajete, even with the needed work.
Takes a bit of time to "cure" the molcajete. You need to make sure no bits of rock get into your food the first few uses. Grind some dry rice around and you should be all set.
The price is very, very nice too! The bowl is nice and wide. If you are considering buying one, this is the one to get.
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No podía sacarme de la cabeza cuantas lavadas tendría que darle al cajete antes de sentir que ya no estaba mezclando mis cosas con toda la "cochinada" de donde los tenían almacenados.
Y esté molcajete es algo liso, pero la piedra de moler es ergonómica, así que puedes darle con más fuerza sin que se te canse la mano.
Lo compre para poder hacerme el tradicional guacamole, pero ya estoy haciendo también salsas con el. El tamaño es bueno para hacer guacamole para un par de personas.
It is now 8 months since I bought this. I use it everyday. It works beautifully and I am sure it will for many more years to come. I had said I would update my review and I did.
Pro: material duro y resistente
fácil de lavar
La piedra que machaca es fácil de manipular
Cons: La profundidad del molcajate para albergar alimentos es muy pequeña de 2" (5cm). Por lo cual solamente puedes hacer poca salsa.