Hi guys got a Molcajete from amazon ( festmex brand). It held the water test, the hot vinegar test and the knife test. I seasoned with dry rice and salt at least 10 times plus few times with wet rice. Please take a look at the latest results below. After all this I still see few specks of black in the ground rice. Is this normal? Do I need a o continue seasoning? Finally is there any reason to doubt if the molcajete is from volcanic rock? Thank you kindly!
by Embarrassed-Soft8355
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That does look like real volcanic rock.
Be aware that over time, as you continue to use it, it will continue to wear down and more material will come out. You can see a side-by-side comparison of an old and new tejolote here.
[https://youtu.be/UU6B5WGI19w?t=175](https://youtu.be/UU6B5WGI19w?t=175)
So, those small specks are probably nothing to worry about. The goal of curing it is just to remove the weakest most brittle material.
Some other things to be aware of is that those holes are pretty large and you’ll likely get seeds stuck in them. To remove them I recommend using a brush to scrub them. Natural fiber seems to work better than plastic. If you google “escobeta para molecajete” you’ll see what people traditionally use. It may also help to have more pulverized rice ground into the holes as it will fill them up and prevent the seeds from getting in there.
If you wash it with soap and water (many people do and some don’t, just like with wooden cutting boards) then just make sure to rinse all the soap out. To dry it, pat it dry with a towel and store it upright and the moisture will evaporate out, if you set it upside down it will take longer to dry.
There is a pinned post in this sub called [Molcajete Guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/SalsaSnobs/comments/1kqu46x/molcajete_guide_to_authenticity_and_seasoning_is/) that you should check out first
If you change your mind about the one you have I highly recommend getting a granite Molcajete there is absolutely zero seasoning involved and no chips from the material. Easy to clean with just water.
Dumb question, but this feed got recommended to me(as I love salsa, and making homemade). But why are these dishes so popular? Just tradition or does it change the taste somehow?