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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
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 919 ratings

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!

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.

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.

Make it Real…Make it IMUSA.

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    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    919 global ratings

    Customers say

    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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    278 customers mention261 positive17 negative

    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

    83 customers mention78 positive5 negative

    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

    67 customers mention62 positive5 negative

    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

    33 customers mention25 positive8 negative

    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

    151 customers mention97 positive54 negative

    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

    126 customers mention83 positive43 negative

    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

    57 customers mention38 positive19 negative

    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

    44 customers mention21 positive23 negative

    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

    Best for the DYI person.
    3 Stars
    Best for the DYI person.
    I really liked this item, while I probably could of bought a mortar and pestle already smoothed and ready to be used, which for this size would cost roughly $30, I wanted to not spend a lot of money and I like DYI projects. To this end I found this item. for the low price of $15.99 I bought this after looking at all the reviews and knowing full well that you will need to condition/smooth out the granite to a usable state. After getting the item, I can see that yes it is really rough, and in no shape to do any kind of food prep. So I researched the best way to go about doing that. I looked at the rice method, and it did not look as if that is a practical way of getting this mortar to a decent smoothness. Then I went on to YouTube and found a video from a guy who bought this exact mortar and he conditioned it by using only water and one rice conditioning at the end, and that is what I did, well with a few additional things. If you want to see his video just search for "Conditioning Granite Mortar and Pestle" on YouTube. Okay here is what I did.1) I used my Black & Decker BDERO100 Random Orbit Sander, 5-Inch and started with AUSTOR 60 Pieces 8 Holes Sanding Discs, 5 Inch Hook and Loop 40/ 60/ 80/ 120/ 180/ 240 Grit Sandpaper Assortment for Random Orbital Sander which I used on the entire mortar/pestle. I went from the 40 grit up to the 60 grit inside the bowl and on the pestle. On the outside of the mortar and the lip I went up to 700 grit to obtain a very nice smooth finish. 1a) In between each change of sanding disc, I would wash the granite with a hose, oh I should mention I did this outside on my driveway. This part of the project took a total of 3 hours to complete. Keep in mind I am a bit OCD about my work, so you probably could do this in half the time..2) In the bowl of the mortar AFTER sanding with orbital sander I followed the directions of the YouTube video I mentioned above and finished the mortar/pestle in 2 hours.3) After water grinding the mortar/pestle, I did exactly one rice conditioning of the mortar/pestle and I did not have any granite dust in the rice. I attribute this to the multiple washings in between my sanding.4) I finished my mortar by adding some non-skid pads to the bottom to not only prevent the bowl from moving around but keep it from damaging my counter.Total time of the project was 6 hours. Keep in mind you do not have to do anything to the outside of the mortar since it is not in contact with food, but I wanted a very smooth/shiny surface, plus I like the tactile sensation of the granite. If you omitted doing the outside of the bowl you probably can have it done in 2-3 hours or less.Pro/ConsPro: It is now a very clean, usable and personalized mortar/pestle. It was not very difficult to grind the rice into flour but I wish the bowl was deeper, Very sturdy/durable Looks beautiful after smoothing the outside. High value to dollar ratio.Con: (minus 2 stars) Shallow bowl for some projects. I probably put a bit too much rice (1/2 cup) into the bowl, or my technique is bad in grinding the rice. Tripod base is a bit tippy/wobbly if applying lateral force to bowl (ie. grinding up towards sides.) Pretty much non-existent directions on how to prepare the item for food use. The manufacturer should of made a detailed instruction on how to do it, but they did not, what they did have on the box, was to wash it out before use, which honestly is not going to cut it when you want to grind food, your food would be half granite flakes and the rest granite dust. the 2 star deduction comes from the lack of directions and misconception that you can use this with only a thorough cleaning.So in summation.Buy this if you are handy with tools, or do not want to spend a lot of money. Do not buy this if you want to have a ready to use mortar/pestle.I have added some pictures of the finished project. The white powder is the rice from the first grinding.
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