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VIDEO: How to Cure A Comal: Cal 101
Learn how to cure your comal! The most important recommendation I give to those who are serious about taking their Mexican cuisine to the next level is to A: make your own damn tortillas and B: do it on clay instead of cast iron. Comales de barro need to be treated in order to prevent tortillas from sticking to the surface of the clay.
VIDEO: Salsa de Molcajete 101
The molcajete and temolote or, the "Aztec blender," are traditionally carved out of volcanic basalt rock and is a three legged bowl. The texture of the salsas crushed by hand are thicker, meatier, and allow the maker to have precise control over how fine the ingredients should be smashed. Learn how to make Salsa de Molcajete today!
VIDEO: Tortilla 101
Tortillas are essential to authentic Mexican cuisine and they may seem simple, but mastering their texture and nuances has taken me years. Check the video out for a how-to!