To get that truly smoky taste of Mexican salsas and moles, a clay comal griddle or comal de barro is essential in roasting ingredients like chiles, tomatoes, garlic, tomatillos... and to cook tortillas of course! These comales are sourced from markets in Mexico.
Clay comales from POCTLI are one of a kind, handmade ceramics not easily found outside Mexico. They are fragile, but well worth the care that it takes to bring them to your kitchen.
COMAL
/ko-mal/
Classical Nahuatl:
Noun
a griddle made from sandstone or earthenware.
Clay Comal / Comal de Barro 11" - Oaxaca, San Marcos Tlapazola
Clay Comal / Comal de Barro 11" - Oaxaca, San Marcos Tlapazola
This comal comes from the village of San Marcos de Tlapazola in Oaxaca, Mexico known for its red clay or barro rojo. The style is typical of Oaxaca, a strong red colored ceramic. The sloped edges of the clay griddle are perfect for toasting chiles and spices for a Oaxacan mole. The hand of the maker can be seen in the surface of the comal and each piece is unique. The underside of the comal is porous for maximum heat distribution.
Can also be used as a gorgeous serving platter or plate.
Poctli recommends the comal be treated with cal before use. The comal can be used over wood burning ovens or gas stove tops.
The diameter is 11” (may vary slightly as each item is handmade)
Handmade from unglazed, lead-free clay
Each comal is handmade and might have slight variations in color as the firing process affects each ceramic differently
Can be used on stovetop or direct flame on an open hearth
