In Mexican cuisine, Molcajete is a popular tool used to grind and crush spices. Its rough surface helps to do the job efficiently and provides a unique taste. In this article, we will share some useful tips to make a molcajete recipe so stay with us till the end for getting all the useful information. 

Salsa which is made of tomatoes and popularly eaten worldwide can also be made with Molcajete. Let’s learn how to make molcajete salsa recipe as well!

Tips to know before trying Molcajete Recipe:

It doesn’t matter if you are making salsa with more any other recipe, you will find these tips very helpful:

• When buying molcajete, make sure that it is made with volcanic stone because some of them are made with cement and are not original, this is why you will find them cheap.
• To add extra flavor to the recipe, you can char the peppers, tomatoes, and other ingredients. 
• Try to use fresh herbs for enhancing the flavor.
• It is better to prepare salsa in the season of tomatoes, you can make a lot of it and store it in the freezer for later use as it will save you the cost.
• Try to use neutral oil but if you wish to use olive oil then make sure to use extra virgin.
• Make sure that the ingredients you are using in the recipe are fully ripe.
• If your recipe includes cream, then make sure to buy Mexican sour cream for a tasty flavor.

How to make molcajete salsa recipe?

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This hot salsa molcajete recipe takes only 20 to 25 minutes of your time, follow the exact instructions for a perfect come out!

Ingredients:

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• Garlic (3-4 cloves).
• Jalapeño (1).
• Anaheim pepper (1).
• Poblano Pepper (1).
• Serrano Peppers (2).
• Tomatoes (3).
• Onion (¼ cup chopped).
• Chopped cilantro (¼ cup).
• Beefsteak tomato (1).
• Salt (½ tsp or as per your taste).

Step by Step Instructions:

• Start by washing the tomatoes, don’t peel off the skin of the tomatoes and garlic.
• Now take a pan and put tomatoes, onion, pepper, and garlic and roast them on high heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Flip them to ensure all the sides are well cooked. 

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• After that, take all the ingredients out of the pan and peel their skin which is now darkened. Do not peel all of it, if you prefer a smokey flavor.
• It’s time to start using molcajete for grinding these ingredients. Put the ingredients in the molcajete, add salt, and start grinding until the mixture becomes thick. 

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• Add onion and pepper slowly one by one by continuous grinding and make a paste. Chop Cilantro and add it to the paste. Grind again.
• Your spicy salsa is ready to serve, you can store it in an airtight container and put it in the fridge.
• This molcajete recipe turns out so hot and it tastes very good but if you prefer fewer spices then you can exclude the serrano peppers.

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• It can also be made with a blender but it won’t taste the same. You can also read about cookout sauces if you love adding sauces to enhance the taste of the food.

Wrapping Up:

It only takes a few minutes for you to prepare the molcajete recipe that is mentioned above. You should give it a try, but bear in mind the tips we provided above for a perfect taste. Also, do not forget to share the results with us!

Frequently Asked Questions:

What materials are in a molcajete?

Molcajete is usually made with basalt or a mixture of volcanic rock particles. Sometimes, pressed concrete is also used. 

What is molcajete sauce made of?

The traditional Mexican salsa which is also called molcajete sauce is made by grinding the ingredients including tomatoes, garlic, pepper, onion, and spices.