{"product_id":"95cm-black-speckled-mini-mortarpestle","title":"9.5cm Black Speckled Mini Mortar\/Pestle","description":"\u003cp\u003eRelease the full flavour and aroma of herbs and spices with the Avanti® Mortar and Pestle. An indispensable traditional chef's tool for crushing and grinding dry or wet ingredients to make the perfect seasoning pastes, spice mixtures, aromatic dry rubs, sauces, dips, spreads, pesto's, salsas, guacamole, and so much more. Carved from solid granite, it features a rough textured interior for efficient grinding and pulverising, is non-porous, will not absorb flavours and odours. Designed to maximise the surface contact between the two elements, it brings out the best flavours while retaining the pure characteristic of the ingredients. It is a must-have in any kitchen!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleases full flavour and aroma of herbs and spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved from solid granite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough textured interior surface for efficient grinding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth polished exterior for easy handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded pestle with unpolished head to increase the friction with the mortar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Wash Only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePreparing your mortar for first time use\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new mortar and pestle set needs to be cured and seasoned to remove stone grit from the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCuring Process\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrub the mortar and pestle with a brush under running water and allow to air dry. Never use soap or detergent in the mortar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill ½ with white rice. Grind in a circular motion all the way around to a fine powder. Discard and repeat until the rice grinds white, is “clean” and has no grit or colour in it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse with cold water and allow to air dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSeasoning Process\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2 cloves of garlic, coarse salt, cumin seeds and a bit of whole coriander.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind the ingredients to a paste. Make sure it covers all the inner surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the mixture to remain in the mortar and residue on the pestle at least overnight (12 hours).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrape out and discard the mixture. Rinse with cold water and allow to air dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Avanti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51553299726623,"sku":"SH-12844","price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/7856\/6687\/files\/12844_a__28479.jpg?v=1780859857","url":"https:\/\/hestianco.com.au\/products\/95cm-black-speckled-mini-mortarpestle","provider":"Hestia \u0026 Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}