Molcajete Tradicional Recipe

Time40m

Serves4

Make Molcajete Tradicional Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Salsa
Start by roasting the tomatoes and jalapeño peppers.
2
Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Place the tomatoes and jalapeño peppers in the skillet. Roast them until the tomatoes are charred and soft, and the jalapeños are blistered on all sides, about 10-15 minutes.
3
Once roasted, remove the tomatoes and jalapeños from the heat. Allow them to cool slightly before peeling the skins off the tomatoes and removing the stems from the jalapeños.
4
In a molcajete (or mortar and pestle), add the peeled tomatoes, roasted jalapeños, garlic cloves, and salt. Grind the ingredients together until you achieve a chunky salsa consistency.
5
Add the chopped cilantro and lime juice to the salsa. Mix well and set aside.
6
Prepare the Avocado
Next, prepare the avocado.
7
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash the avocado with a fork until creamy. Add a pinch of salt and lime juice to taste.
8
Heat the Tortillas
Finally, heat the corn tortillas.
9
In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until they are pliable.
10
Serve
Assemble and enjoy your traditional molcajete!
11
To serve, place the salsa in the center of a large plate. Add the mashed avocado on one side and the warm corn tortillas on the other. Enjoy with friends or family!