Christmas is around the corner and Aric and I got a present early this year: a molcajete!
A traditional Mexican version of the mortar and pestle, it is traditionally carved out of a single block of basalt (which ours is). The rough surface of the basalt stone provides an excellent grinding surface, perfect for making guacamole.
We were anxious to give it a whirl so off to the grocery store we went and got all the ingredients we needed for a nacho feast!
Do you think it is possible for our guacamole to taste even better just because it is happier in its pretty molcajete home?
Ingredients:
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 ripe tomato , diced
- 3 ripe avocados , peeled and dices
- Lime juice (2 limes)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional)
- 1 pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper
- 5 or 6 fresh cilantro sprigs
- Tortilla chips for serving
Directions:
Prepare all the ingredients and combine in the molecajete. Smash to desired chunkiness and serve with chips for dipping.
Serves 4 to 6.
Serves 4 to 6.
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