RSVP Endurance Authentic Mexican Molcajete

by RSVP

Product Features

• Traditional Mexican version of the mortar and pestle
• Carved of natural volcanic stone
• Perfect for authentic moles, salsas and fresh guacamole
• Includes recipes and care/cleaning booklet

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B002AAYXQ0
• Item model number: GUAC-2
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,456 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #15 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets > Seasoning & Spice Tools > Mortar & Pestles

Product Description

The RSVP Authentic Mexican Molcajete is the traditional Mexican version of a mortar. It is carved of natural volcanic stone which creates the prized grinding surface, while the tejolote, or pestle is also included. This item is a must have for authentic m

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Molcajete--Literally a Stone Age Blender--Wonderful!, August 7, 2010

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Snow White "The pressure's on...let's cook so... (sunny southwest) - See all my reviews

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I finally broke down and bought this RSVP Endurance Authentic Mexican Molcajete. I've wanted one for decades. I love the look, and its usefulness. Getting the inside of the bowl to the desired texture was a little tricky. I did the wet raw rice, but became impatient with that after 4 repeats, little progress and sore muscles. So I went "high tech", and switched to medium grade sandpaper. Not traditional, you say? So what? I'm all for saving time & energy if the results are the same. I'd have used a rotary sander if I had one. Now the interior of the bowl and the pestle are just right for pulverizing foods without any of the unpleasant "shedding" of grit. I seasoned the bowl by grinding 3 cloves fresh garlic, some cumin seeds and some salt all around the inside surface of the bowl. Discarded that, and moved on to making quacamole. Yum.

The feet on this were very rough, so I also sanded them to a smoother finish, to minimize the possibility of damage to my countertop and table. Even so, I still put something under it for protection. This HotSpot Silicone Pot Holder, Black works very well when I'm using the molcajete, and for display, I place it on a placemet.

Remember to never wash this with any sort of soap. The best way I know to clean it is to rub the interior with a paste of salt and water, let it sit for a few minutes, then rinse thoroughly, and let it air dry. Salt is naturally anti-microbial. You can also place this in a 300-degree oven for 30 minutes, if you think it needs further sanitizing.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars So far so good, August 17, 2007

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Rev - See all my reviews

Takes a bit of work to get it into a state where it can be used. Other than that it is solid.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars As big as it gets..., March 5, 2010

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David Sargent - See all my reviews
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I got this for my mother's birthday and she loved it. It's the largest malcajete I could find. It has a slight problem "shedding" material but it just takes a little time to grind and season the stone when it first arrives. She's used it for her famous guacamole and it's great.