{"product_id":"molcajete-with-tortilla-basket","title":"Molcajete with Tortilla Basket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe molcajete is a century-old mortar and pestle used by Mexican cooks. Its rough surface is made entirely of volcanic stone, ideal for grinding and releasing flavorful oils from vegetables and spices. Like cast-iron, your molcajete bowl can go in the oven, retain heat for an hour, and it picks up flavors over time, continually enhancing the foods you’re working with. Perfect for salsa, guacamole, queso, mole, and more. Appx. 7'' diameter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBetter with time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing compares to the flavors that volcanic stone brings out of spices and vegetables. The more you use it, the more flavor and character you get. One day, you’ll be ready to pass it on to your grandkids. Its rough surface is made entirely of volcanic stone, ideal for grinding and releasing flavorful oils from vegetables and spices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBetter with friends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur molcajete can make guac for one, but we found that everyone loves to gather around. Grab some chips, grab some friends, and you’ve got yourself a piece of kitchenware and awkward-situation-insurance. Each molcajete is packed in a tortilla basket made of handwoven palm leaves to serve in style. Each basket is unique in color and pattern. You can use the basket for corn chips, or tortillas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Curing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like cast iron, molcajetes need to be cured, or “broken in”. Small grains of the rock can loosen from the surface when it’s first used, giving your food a gritty texture. Curing helps smooth the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s how we recommend curing before first use:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the molcajete with water (or let soak in water overnight), then clean with a wire brush, or toothbrush, to get rid of surface debris and dust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace enough rice to make an even layer across the bottom of the molcajete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour in about a tablespoon of water, then use the pestle to work the rice up and around the entire inner surface of the molcajete until the rice has formed a grey paste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse out the paste, and repeat the rice grinding until the resulting paste is no longer grey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can then repeat with garlic, onion, cumin seeds, rock salt, or cilantro to add a seasoned flavor before your first use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree shipping on orders over $60 in the contiguous United States. Expedited and overseas shipping options are available at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can return or exchange full-priced products within 30 days. To obtain a return or exchange label, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:bella@verveculture.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehello@verveculture.com\u003c\/a\u003e. Exchanges and returns for store credit are free. If you prefer a refund, a $10.95 fee per return label will be deducted from the refund to cover return shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Verve Culture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67924894515424,"sku":"VCMB","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2150\/9965\/files\/VCMB_32.jpg?v=1791986431","url":"https:\/\/www.junglepillows.com\/products\/molcajete-with-tortilla-basket","provider":"Jungle Pillows","version":"1.0","type":"link"}