Mortar & Pestles

• Traditional Mexican version of the mortar, carved of natural volcanic stone.
• Provides the ideal grinding surface for spices or making delicious fresh guacamole.
• Molcajete measures 8.5-inch diameter by 5-inches tall. Tejolote is 4.5-inches long with a 2.5-inch diameter grinding end.
• Includes an informative booklet with steps on how to cure your new molcajete.
• Simply scrub with a brush and warm water to clean, if necessary you may use an unscented detergent provided you rinse thoroughly.

HIC Kitchen Mortar and Pestle Set is a timeless tool for grinding, crushing, and blending ingredients into fine paste or powder. Crafted from solid Carrara marble, this set combines durability, weight, and beauty, with each piece featuring unique natural color and veining. The heavy stone construction and textured interior of the mortar, paired with the rounded pestle head, make it easy to break down ingredients and speed up preparation with minimal effort. Perfect for culinary use, it grinds herbs, spices, nuts, seeds, and grains to release their full aroma and flavor. Create curry pastes, pesto, guacamole, salsa, chutneys, tapenade, and aromatic dry rubs. Grind cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, and coffee beans for fresher taste, or make nut butters, hummus, and spreads with smooth consistency. It also helps prepare baking ingredients by crushing cookies, graham crackers, or nuts for crusts and toppings. Simple to use and easy to clean, just place ingredients in the mortar, grind with a circular motion using the pestle, and hand wash in warm, soapy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly. 4" Dia x 2.5" H 1.9 oz ( mortar) / 5" L x 1" Dia 7.3 oz ( pestle )