What are molcajetes y tejolotes used for

A melting cheese and crushing soices
B serving condiments and washing chilles
C crushing spices and serving condiments

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Molcajetes y tejolotes are traditionally used for C: crushing spices and serving condiments. A molcajete is a type of mortar, and the tejolote is the pestle that is used with it. They are commonly used in Mexican cuisine for grinding and mixing spices, herbs, and other ingredients, as well as serving salsas and other condiments.