What are “molcajetes y tejolotes” used for?
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Responses
melting cheese and crushing spices
melting cheese and crushing spices
serving condiments and washing chiles
serving condiments and washing chiles
crushing spices and serving condiments
Crushing spices and serving condiments
Molcajetes y tejolotes are used for crushing spices and serving condiments.
"Molcajetes y tejolotes" are traditionally used for crushing spices and serving condiments. The correct answer is crushing spices and serving condiments. To arrive at this answer, we can break down the question and analyze the options provided.
The term "molcajetes y tejolotes" refers to two different items. A molcajete is a traditional Mexican mortar and pestle made from volcanic rock, while a tejolote is the pestle used to grind or crush ingredients in the molcajete.
Option 1 states that molcajetes y tejolotes are used for melting cheese and crushing spices. Although molcajetes can be used for grinding spices, they are not typically used for melting cheese. Therefore, option 1 can be eliminated.
Option 2 suggests that they are used for serving condiments and washing chiles. While molcajetes can be used for serving condiments, it is not their primary purpose. Additionally, there is no mention of washing chiles. Therefore, option 2 can also be eliminated.
Option 3 correctly states that molcajetes y tejolotes are used for crushing spices and serving condiments. The molcajete serves as a vessel for grinding spices, while the tejolote is the tool used to crush or grind the ingredients. Therefore, option 3 is the correct answer.