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Abril 2010
Molcajete 
 
 I love my molcajete, mainly because it reminds me of one the most traditional Mexican kitchen utensils ,with traces back to pre-Hispanic cultures. A molcajete is used to grind spices, prepare guacamole and salsas.  Many Mexican supermarkets carry them, they are made of basalt stone which has a rough surface and normally has three legs.  The other part of the molcajete is the tejolote, it is the grinding tool, also made of basalt.
 
 If you purchase a new one, be sure to cure it by rinsing with soap and water. Then use the tejolote to grind some fresh garlic into a paste and spread the paste all over the inside of the molcajete and leave overnight. Next day rinse with water only, do not use soap after the first time, just hot water to clean.   
 
 

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Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa
By Santa Fe Cooking School
 
This light fresh flavor of tomatillo, adds an interesting twist to the familiar guacamole. Serve with chips, fajitas or tacos.
 
 
12-14 tomatillos, husked, soaked in warm waters
1 medium white onion, peeled, cut in quarters
2 garlic cloves, peeled & minced
2 & 3 fresh serranos to taste, minced
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1 large ripe avocado
Juice from 2 limes
Salt to taste
Sugar to taste
Extra virgin olive oil to taste
 
1. Quarter the tomatillos, and place in the blender, pulse to coarse puree
2. Place the tomatillos, onion, garlic, chiles, & cilantro in the molcajete.  Cut the avocado in cubes, add to the tomatillos, mix lightly.
3. Season with lime juice, salt, sugar, and drizzle olive oil. Let stand 20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning....enjoy!
 
 
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Rosa
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