Classic Granite Pestle & Mortar With Spout Set by Silk Route Spice Company - Perfect For Grinding Whole Spices And Herbs

Following the Ancient trade roads through Asia and the Middle East, Silk Route Spice Company import the highest quality spices from across the globe. We have since then expanded and developed its range to bring elegant kitchenware and cookware straight to your home. This durable Pestle & Mortar by Silk Route Home will give your kitchen the final sophisticated and classic look, whilst being a great tool in helping you cook exquisite meals at home. It's ideal for crushing a variety of herbs and spices to help add that extra flavour! Our premium Granite Pestle & Mortar enables you to experiment with your favourite spices in the comfort of your own kitchen. Our Mortar can withstand frequent use while the milled inner surface allows for maximum contact between ingredients and the mortar for an optimal extraction of essential oils and flavours. The pestle and mortar’s large, curved bowl allows full grinding motions and reduces spillage being the perfect companion to enjoy homemade guacamole, pesto or crushing herbs and spices. Perfect for frequent use, the mortar comes with an integrated spout to easily transfer any crushed, ground, or muddled ingredients. Granite Finish: Silk Route Home presents a Pestle & Mortar with stabilising feet and a textured finish you’ll be proud to keep in the kitchen. Design: Milled inner surface for maximum contact between ingredients and the mortar for an optimal extraction of essential oils and flavours. The pestle and mortar’s large, curved bowl allows full grinding motions and reduces spillage. Durable: High density premium granite is used to make a robust mortar and pestle. Perfect for frequent use, the wide diameter of the mortar is supported by three sturdy feet. FDA food grade approved. Easy Clean: Rinse with water or remove leftover powder before washing with warm water and some soap then dry. Please wash before first use. Gift Set: The simplicity of the pestle & mortar makes it a great universal tool that is ideal for crushing herbs and spices and nuts. Can also be used to puree garlic, hummus, and guacamole or to muddle herbs for drinks. Experiment with different flavours and ingredients with this high-quality mortar & pestle set. Seasoning The porous surface of some mortar and pestle sets requires seasoning to prevent rock and dirt pieces from splintering off the stone and into your food. Use this seasoning process to prep your mortar and pestle set the first time you use it: Run your mortar and pestle under warm water to remove any dust and dirt. Add a small handful of white rice to your mortar, about three tablespoons. Mix in one tablespoon of water and start grinding the rice. White rice works best since it’s easiest to spot the grit falling off the mortar and into the rice. and use circular motions to grind the mixture until the rice is a powdery consistency. Rinse and repeat. Continue the process of soaking the mortar in water and then grinding white rice until the rice mixture no longer collects dirt. It might take multiple repetitions of rinsing and grinding before the crushed rice remains white. Air-dry the mortar and pestle. Set it aside before using it for cooking. Specifications Dimensions: Mortar: height: 9cm, diameter: 20cm. Pestle: 12cm, top: 5cm, bottom: 5.5cm