![]() You can also fill up your sink with water and submerge the it, swapping out the water several times. You simply run water over the mortar and pestle several times. This will get rid of a little bit of the grit, and all or any dust that has settled on it. The first step is to rinse out the mortar and pestle with only water. When you purchase an unseasoned mortar (the bowl) and pestle (the little club shaped object), it will feel gritty and tiny rock particles will come off of it when you rub your hand across the surface. Since this type of mortar and pestle is made from volcanic (basalt) rock it is very porous, and it is in these little holes that the dirt and debris is trapped. That grittiness is what we want to get rid of so that we never end up grinding rock in our food or between teeth. ![]() The reason is that some mortars and pestles have already been seasoned, saving you the arduous work ahead. (They are also known as molcajete.) When you purchase yours, make sure to read any information that may come with it. This guide for seasoning (also called cure, or curing) a brand new mortar and pestle is for ones made of volcanic rock, or basalt rock. You can use it to grind up spices for curries and homemade spice mixtures, mash ginger and garlic, and grind chilies for sauce, salsas, and marinades. It can come in handy in all sorts of recipes, but it is specially useful in spicy cooking. A mortar and pestle is one of the best tools you can have in your kitchen.
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