I’ve been collecting Molcajete for years. Finding the good ones are very hard to find. And when you do find them, they are expensive. Good quality stone shouldn’t have holes in it where the food gets lodged. If you have repeatedly seasoned your Molcajete and still finding particles of stone in the rice….. guess what? It’s never going to stop. Just plant some flowers in it and put it out in the yard.

@cefarther3945

6 ай бұрын

Loved your comment, made me laugh--just plant some flowers in it. Great sense of humor and so very true.

I bought mine at the Goodwill washed and seasoned for $5.99. Feeling 🍀 lucky

@Mario-lv5bv

Жыл бұрын

Dont wash with soap u probably ruined then the soap will affect the taste just water 💦

I think because you did such a great job washing it, that's the reason your rice wasn't so dirty. Well done. I didn't know all this. Thanks for posting, great presentation.

My favorite molcajetes are the dark stone ones like the one in this video! looks more rustic and volcanic that way

This video was EXTREMELY informative. I’ve always wanted one of these babies!! Thank you 😊

@johncampo7634

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. Just be forewarned, its a lot of work but worth it. Let me know if you get one.

@makenzywilson498

5 жыл бұрын

Will do!! Thank you 😊😊

Well done John. Patience is rewarded.

I don’t remember what my grandmother called it but I do remember my mother calling it “chingadera” 🤣

@anonymousvapes8026

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@Mickcotton

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha 😆😆😆

Love the way John explained I bought one I try to do the same procedure thank you 🙏🙏🇬🇧👌😊

@johncampo7634

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to comment

So happy for you!

I about lost my shit when the music started playing, lol.

@ZhePedicurist1757

4 жыл бұрын

You are so funny.😉🤗...is he even Hispanic??!!!😅🤣

@mariboni516

2 жыл бұрын

@@ZhePedicurist1757 even if he isn't, he can have an appreciation for our music. 😉🙂

Awesome!!

The pestle is called “tejolote” Nice video

I liked this video, found it searching for seasoning lava rock mortar and pestle. Subscribed for the clam chowder video. 😁 Can't wait to watch it.

@johncampo7634

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the support and taking the time to comment. Hope you enjoy the clam chowder!

Amazon did the same thing to me. I ordered a 4 cup Pyrex and it came without an inner box and it was bouncing around with an inflated packing pad. Surprisingly it wasn't broke. I'm doing the same thing to my Molcajete. Mine was a gift and it actually came to me with a wider crack that starts from the rim and goes diagionally about an 1/8th of the way down. The crack was filled with some sort of material so I'll have to watch that..

Thanks..I just got one..👍

You had me at half empty 🤩

I just bought one on Tuesday and I love my molcajete… I made my first homemade salsa..I’m a new subscriber

@johncampo7634

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing. Ive slowed down on my posting but hoping to resume making videos soon. Full time job and full time parent makes content creation difficult. Thanks again

I’m good ones don’t have large holes. You want ones made out of dense basalt but this are more pricey. That’s why I like the granite ones. Don’t have to worry about the holes and it’s a lot more dense and durable.

I love it. I have my grandmother's Molcajete from when she was first married. I treasure it and should use it more. enjoy. I just subscribed 😄

@johncampo7634

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment and subscription Jennifer. I look forward to using mine. I plan on making a salsa verda with tomatillos soon. Maybe you can provide some advice? I heard these things last forever if taken care of.

I need one too ✅✅

I bought mine in Juarez Chih Mexico. mine is lava rock. the one in the vid is granite (got one of those too). my mother cured mine with dry corn and rice. live grinding toasted spices and toasted chiles.

@johncampo7634

3 жыл бұрын

The one in the video is not granite; its lava rock. I dont believe granite requires seasoning

@garytman007

Жыл бұрын

@john campo Great video and yes the granite ones do require seasoning. Mine is unpolished granite. You have to season as you do in the video, the white rice a few times, then rinse after it only grinds to white powder and no discolouration. After that 5-6 cloves of galic, one Tsp cumin, salt, and pepper. Muddle to a paste, rinse, and then let dry. Done!

My mom had three different models so I asked for one after cleaning her entire kitchen on my three day weekend. It is the lava kind but I was thinking any ingredients might be left inside. OK got it, I watched the whole video.

thanks John!

@johncampo7634

3 жыл бұрын

You're quite welcome!

@crieverytim

3 жыл бұрын

​@@johncampo7634 no problem. hey, would you say it was appropriate to use seeds in part of the curing or seasoning process? I have some dried seeds for sprouting - adzuki, mung, lentil - and wondering if they would be an interesting alternative to rice (I've done 2 passes w rice and ran out). Whether thats dry rice, dry rice w a bit of water, or them soaked in water for some time, OR used alongside garlic and peppers when you season it. Obviously no problem getting more rice, but was curious! thanks again

@johncampo7634

3 жыл бұрын

@@crieverytim to be honest, I have no idea if that would be appropriate. You can try and see what happens.

And he set it on the counter immediately after taking it out of the box 😅

Wow alot of work goes into that.

@johncampo7634

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, more than a cast iron skillet....lol...now I know why more people dont use them

@go2yadramah415

4 жыл бұрын

@@johncampo7634 Yeah there called lazy people who would rather only use electric items and push button gadgets true art of preparing food takes skill and patients unlike the the generation we live in which wants instant gratification...

Hi. Why do I have rice stuck in the holes of the molcajete?

I know with the granite ones, you start with just a little water and grind stone on stone. rinse, then add rice. would it be the same or different with lava Rock?

@daryljay3274

3 жыл бұрын

stone on stone to get the roughness out. then rice to smooth

I look at the negative reviews first, too. Lol 😂

Great review, How would someone know if it is the real deal or a fake one? I have seen ones that are made of Lava or volcano rocks grinds and they put it together using concrete. They are a mixture of Lava Rocks+ concrete basically. It sheds tons of sand and little rocks when you use. Cheers

@johncampo7634

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. A real lava molcajete will also shed bits of rocks; this is why you have to season them.

Can you please tell me how many cups that one is I want a 5 cup one do you think that one is

my mom actually washed ours with soup before the seasoning process, does that ruin the mortar and pestle?

@johncampo7634

4 жыл бұрын

No, you are supposed to wash then let it soak before seasoning.

@amyb6844

4 жыл бұрын

@@johncampo7634 thank you for the quick response!!

@johncampo7634

4 жыл бұрын

@@amyb6844 you are quit welcome. Thank you for checking out my video

soaking mine now...

I've noticed that many of the videos on KZread I watch with low view counts will start to slow down and not play properly while the high traffic videos play just fine. I have a had time with the videos I've uploaded playing as well.

Piedra de moler or grinding stone

Do you have an Amazon link for this?

@johncampo7634

5 жыл бұрын

This is the one I bought TLP Molcajete authentic Handmade Mexican Mortar and Pestle 8.5" www.amazon.com/dp/B001J3ZZ4I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gFOACbYHH0CEK

I just got mines today, I better open it to make sure it's in one piece. Ok now I am scared to open mines, oh the process 🙃 I didn't know you had to do all of that. Ugh!!!

also. how much nicer was it smashing those jalapenos and garlic in the Lava Bowl rather than that small little white one you had lol

Mine now have a strong garlic odor and my mom HATES it 😆 🤣 😂 too damn bad tho

Shit a 2 hour process been days with mine i bought mine in Rosarito , it's like 7 or 8 times the black specks r still coming out in the rice damn i want to use it already

@kakashi1234777

Жыл бұрын

It’s probably just a bad one. Get a good granite one or one made out of denser Rock.

If you have a Vallarta Market close by you can get one there.

@rosytellez21

3 жыл бұрын

I got one there but it was the cement kind. I was never able to cure it, the volcanic rock ones are the best.

Why would you use a volcanic rock for a M&P? It grinds to a sand easily. What am I missing?

@johncampo7634

4 жыл бұрын

Its my understanding that this has been traditionally used in Mexican cooking.

@jonl8445

4 жыл бұрын

@@johncampo7634 I will search for an old one and see if I can tell how it aged. I have heard these get passed on by multiple generations so I just did not understand the draw to them.

@DollarMoviesUSA

4 жыл бұрын

Jon L they do get passed along generations, with oils and food stuffs scowling filling in the small pores, it will get gradually smoother and thinner but you wouldn’t notice it in a single meal by any means

@Smurfe04

3 жыл бұрын

Authentic lava volcanic rock will not grind to sand. If your grinds to sand, it is not authentic and is a concrete cast molcajete.

That's a lot of work. I thought I wanted one lol

@beerbrewer737

4 жыл бұрын

Check this video out: kzread.info/dash/bejne/n5dqyNaIpJSulpM.html

@malibuluv209

4 жыл бұрын

He did waaay more than what is necessary

I made this 2 hour process but it does not solve my particle problem.

@joekidd777

3 жыл бұрын

You probably don’t have one made of lava rock. The fake ones are made of cement

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR VERY INFORMATIVE AND DETAILED VIDEO . Mr . CAMPO WHERE DID YOU PURCHASE YOUR BRUSH TO WASH YOUR MOLCAJETE ?

@johncampo7634

4 жыл бұрын

I actually bought it at Shoprite, the grocery store chain in my area

@farzanabarde8193

4 жыл бұрын

@@johncampo7634THANKS FOR REPLYING

Too much work just use a blender to mix your salsa or grind your spices etc. Also it won't scratch up your counter tops and sink.

@reevesjustin

3 жыл бұрын

This is the best way to make guacamole