Stainless Steel Mortar and Pestle Set, 3 Sizes
This stainless steel mortar and pestle set is a premium spice grinder and hand crusher in three sizes: small (about 5cm), medium (about 10cm) and large (about 13cm), with pestles of about 5, 8 and 11 inches. The steel resists corrosion and is made for regular kitchen use.
The stainless steel mortar and pestle grinds even the hardest seeds into fine powder with little effort. The listing describes it as dishwasher safe, and the photos show all three sizes in polished steel.
Key features of the stainless steel mortar and pestle
- 3 sizes: small 5cm, medium 10cm, large 13cm.
- Stainless steel: durable and corrosion resistant.
- Long pestle: up to about 11 inches.
- Dishwasher safe: as the listing states.
- Versatile: wet and dry mixtures.
Choosing a size
The small size suits a pinch of spice or a single clove of garlic, the medium size everyday cooking, and the large size bigger batches of spice blends and pastes.
Why grind your own spices
Freshly ground spices have far more aroma and flavour than ready-ground ones, which lose their oils over time. Lightly toast whole spices in a dry pan, let them cool, then grind just what you need. A tool like the stainless steel mortar and pestle makes this quick.
How to use it
Put a small amount in the mortar at a time, hold the mortar steady with one hand, and press and twist with the pestle rather than pounding hard. Add a pinch of salt when crushing garlic or herbs to help them break down. Used like this, the stainless steel mortar and pestle gives a fine, even grind.
What to grind
Use it for cumin, coriander, cardamom, peppercorns and cloves, for garlic, ginger and chillies, for herb pastes and pesto, and for nuts and seeds. A tool like the stainless steel mortar and pestle handles both dry and wet mixtures.
Who it is for
A tool like the stainless steel mortar and pestle suits home cooks who love curry, keen bakers, and anyone who enjoys making their own spice blends, rubs and pastes. It also makes a thoughtful gift for a new kitchen.
Care
Rinse the mortar and pestle straight after use, especially after garlic and chilli, and dry them fully before putting them away. Keep one for sweet spices and another for savoury if you like to avoid mixing flavours. Cared for like this, the stainless steel mortar and pestle will last for years.
A traditional tool
The mortar and pestle is one of the oldest kitchen tools, used across the world for thousands of years, and it is still the best way to release the full flavour of whole spices. A tool like the stainless steel mortar and pestle brings that tradition to your kitchen.
Making spice blends
Try your own garam masala, curry powder or dukkah: toast the whole spices, grind them together and store the blend in a small airtight jar away from light. A tool like the stainless steel mortar and pestle makes small, fresh batches easy.
On display
A mortar and pestle looks good on the worktop next to the hob, where it is always ready to use. Kept within reach, the stainless steel mortar and pestle will be used far more often.
At a glance
- Sizes: small 5cm, medium 10cm, large 13cm
- Pestles: about 5, 8 and 11 inches
- Material: stainless steel
- Care: dishwasher safe
- Uses: spices, herbs, garlic, ginger
Stainless Steel Mortar and Pestle questions
What sizes are there? Small (5cm), medium (10cm) and large (13cm).
What is it made of? Stainless steel.
Is it dishwasher safe? Yes, as the listing states.
What can I grind? Spices, herbs, garlic, ginger, nuts and more.
Looking for more like this stainless steel mortar and pestle? Browse the full Pestle and Mortar collection or the rest of the Tabard Aprons shop. To learn more, see this overview of mortar and pestle.
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