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Molcajete

Another thing to photograph when you only have a wide angle lens is restaurant food. This is a molcajete that my friend and I had for dinner a couple of nights ago. A molcajete is the name of a heavy thick bowl made from volcanic stone that can be heated to high temperatures and stays hot for a very long time due to its high thermal mass. It is not unusual for a dish to still be bubbling a half-hour after serving. A traditional Mexican receipe that is served in a molcajete is a mixture of grilled chicken, beef and shrimp with green and red peppers, tomatoes, onions and mushrooms in a savoury broth with melted queso fresco (Mexican cheese). It is served with fresh soft tortillas (left of photo) that you wrap the food in, plus a hot salsa on the side (top of photo). Delicious!

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  • Darlene Jansen

    on December 1, 2016

    This looks delicious & really enjoyed the info too!

  • kjakes1

    on November 28, 2016

    Amazing food shot ... looks delicious, and your commentary is very interesting!

  • Lgood

    on November 28, 2016

    This looks really tasty for sure. The Molcajete vessels are used to serve food in many places in Texas, and you're right - the stay (and keep the food) hot for a long, long time.

  • Rick Willis

    on November 27, 2016

    Looks Delicious...

  • Judith Sparhawk

    on November 27, 2016

    You're making me hungry! Want to stick a fork in there and start eating.

  • God's Child

    on November 27, 2016

    Very interesting information regarding the preparation of Molcajete!
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  • fotoeffects

    on November 27, 2016

    SUPER food shot...looks and sounds fabulous!

  • Gene Hyder

    on November 27, 2016

    Looks good!

  • Donna McCommon

    on November 27, 2016

    Looks delicious. Nice shot.

  • Terry Allen

    on November 27, 2016

    Thank you for your comments!

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