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Chirmolera
Other Names:
clay molcajete
What is Chirmolera?
A chirmolera or molcajete made of clay is a Mexican cooking tool. The interior surface has a series of grooves cut in the clay, similar to the interior of a Japanese suribachi. The grooves create a rough surface for grinding. The pestle used is also made of clay. The image shown is a pig head molcajete but chirmolera are also frequently just round bowls.
Substitute for Chirmolera
Japanese suribachi OR other mortar and pestle
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