Prep Tools

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Hand carved from solid wood and burned slightly for darker shades. Slender handle makes it easy to twist between palm of hands. Smooth pestle bottom softens and grinds chocolate as it dissolves in hot milk. Loose rings aid in whipping air into hot chocolate and eventually results in frothy top.The ritual of drinking chocolate originates in southern Mexico where they revered both the drink and its froth with divine qualities. Aprx 13" long, each piece slightly unique due to hand-made nature of item.

$15.00

Hand carved from solid wood and burned slightly for darker shades. Slender handle makes it...

$34.00

Grind seasonings and make guacamole or salsas with this quintessential Mexican kitchen tool- the Molcajete (mortar & pestle).

Hand carved from 100% volcanic stone, the molcajete can also be used to serve pre-prepared salsas and dips. Sure to be a conversation starter around any party table.

HERNÁN molcajetes are made of 100% stone not cement molds.
- Available in Large & Small; LARGE- Appx. 4.5" tall x 7.75" wide SMALL- Apprx. 3.5" tall x 5" wide (some variance due to hand-made nature of items)
- Hand wash recommended.
- Made in Mexico.

- Includes instructions for use & recipe for Salsa Verde.

$12.00

A machacador (maw-chaw-ca-dore) is ideal for making the creamiest guacamole or authentic frijoles refritos.

Use directly in cooking pans or bowls. Grip along slender handle and press down for mashing motion.

Machacadors are hand carved from solid wood and burned for darker shades by artisans in Mexico.

Your wooden machacador will darken over time taking on a character of its own. Each machacador is unique due to the hand made nature of the product.

Includes recipe for Frijoles Refritos.
- Dimensions: Apprx. 11.5" long x 2" wide (slight variances due to hand-made nature of item)

- Made in Mexico

- Care Instructions: After use, rinse well with water and clean with wet sponge or towel. Very light soap suggested.

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Warm "tortillas" the way they do south of the border with this round cast iron griddle. Distributes heat evenly for better tasting tortillas. Perfect for store- bought or home-made tortillas.

Also use the "comal" to make quesadillas, roast chilies and garlic, or to grill meat.
- Handle with hook opening allows for easy storage.

- Seasoning required before use.

- 9 1/2" diameter

- Hand wash recommended.

- Made in Mexico.

- Includes instructions for use.

$10.00

The best Tortillas de harina are homemade using a wooden rodillo. An HERNÁN rodillo can also be used to roll out pastry dough.

Rodillos are hand carved from solid wood and burned slightly for darker shades by artisans in Mexico.

Each rodillo is unique due to the hand made nature of the product.

Your wooden rodillo will darken over time taking on a character of its own.

Includes recipe for Flour Tortillas
- Dimensions: Apprx. 2" wide X 14" long

- Made in Mexico

- Care Instructions: Rinse well with water and clean with wet sponge or towel. Very light soap suggested.

$35.00

The freshest tortillas are made using corn "masa" flour and a cast iron tortilla press. Use our press to flatten dough into round tortilla shape thin enough to cook through with enough substance for your tacos or enchiladas. For best results, use plastic wrap in between dough and tortilla press when pressing down. Dough will easily peal off. Some assembly required.
Care Instructions: Hand wash recommended and towel dry.

Dimensions: 7.5” diameter.

Made in Mexico.

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The HERNÁN lime squeezer is simply designed for easy use. Aluminum with shiny finish will not tarnish as it naturally resists the acidity of limes. Genuine Mexican aesthetic adds a warm touch to any kitchen. Whether it's as a flavoring agent in spicy guacamole or ceviche, lime juice is a common element in Mexican cuisine. The most refreshing margaritas are made of 100% lime juice.
- 8" long

- Can be hooked on to kitchen wall for easy access.

- Hand wash recommended.

- Made in Mexico