Hello this is my first molcajete, I'm from the UK but I followed videos to learn how to season this beauty.
My question is, what should it look like after I'm complete. I have rinsed it well but I can still see bits o rice in the Gaps. Is this normal or do I need to rinse more/grind more?
by MrMoo17
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still seeing gaps in the bowl surface that need to be filled
Just to add, I two rounds of rice until they were powder and then one round of salt and a final coating of garlic
Just do one or two more round after you see it’s not making the rice dirty. Finish with garlic and salt. I did a salsa after and just threw it out to be safe.
Seasoning will vary by technique and the person doing it. You’ll want to grind rice, salt, and even some water a handful of times. You’re creating a “polishing” compound while you season and want to ensure the molcajete rinses clear with water. I’m not a fan of the final garlic method because this just “impregnates” the stone with an organic compound which will oxidize and spoil.
Use it and clean it with warm water & brush. Air dry. You’ll be just fine.
I’m just happy to see the progression from “is it real?” to “did I do this right?”
As long as the rice was clean in your last grind you’re good to go! Doesn’t really matter what it looks like.
Time to make some salsa and/or guac!
That entire surface looks like paint, including the brush lines on the upper rim there.