{"product_id":"avanti-12812-rough-spare-pestle","title":"Avanti 12812 Rough Spare Pestle","description":"\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 4 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 the mortar and pestle once again under running water and allow to air-dry thoroughly. It is now cured and seasoned and ready for use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Avanti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51553075331359,"sku":"SH-12812P","price":7.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/7856\/6687\/files\/12812_a-Avanti__02594.jpg?v=1780852432","url":"https:\/\/hestianco.com.au\/products\/avanti-12812-rough-spare-pestle","provider":"Hestia \u0026 Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}