<p>Among the world's oldest culinary tools, volcanic rock mortars and pestles like these have been used by great cooks for thousands of years. Our <i>molcajete</i> (mortar) and <i>tejolete</i> (pestle) are hand carved from a single piece of basalt rock, so every piece is unique. In addition to being a great prep tool, the <i>molcajete</i> makes an impressive serving dish for guacamole and other party favorites.</p> <ul> <li>Perfect for crushing whole spices and making spice blends.</li> <li>Ideal for blending and serving guacamole – or for making pesto and other rustic sauces.</li> <li>Line with lettuce leaves to use as an all-purpose serving bowl.</li> <li>Rough interior texture of mortar helps crush and grind ingredients.</li> <li>Heavy pestle does the work for you, ensuring efficient grinding, blending and mixing.</li> </ul>