Large 8" Thai Granite Mortar and Pestle

by TastePadThai

Product Features

• made of the highest quality 100% hand-carved solid granite.
• 3+ cup capacity, 15-17 lbs. 5.5"inner bowl, 5" height. 8" pestle
• The pestle and inside surface of the mortar are polished smooth, so it will not absorb odors from food.
• Beautiful appearance that will last a lifetime.
• We are committed to providing our customer with 100% satisfaction in their experience with us!

Product Description

Crushing with a granite mortar and pestle releases the flavor of fresh spices better than chopping with the blade of a food processor. And, it gives you better control over the consistency. This natural grey-green color, sturdy granite (stone) Thai mortar and pestle are widely used in Thai households. It is the highest quality mortar and pestle from Thailand. The handmade mortar is textured inside (and out), aiding the process. The weighty pestle easily ground the spices and powerful enough to turn the mixure into a smooth paste in few minutes. You need not limit its use to Thai or Asian cooking. It works well to make pesto and sauces or any ground mixture. Used this Thai granite mortar and pestle for crushing spices and pulverized the nuts. A wonderful gift...!!! Available in size 5, 6", 7" and 8" Granite Mortar & Pestle

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
• ASIN: B000NVVUO6
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A real bone crusher, November 5, 2007

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Grunner58 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Large 8" Thai Granite Mortar and Pestle (Misc.)

Granite to granite equals bone crushing efficiency. You put the slightly course granite structure up against wood or marble and you'll wonder why it took you so long to realize that granite just crushes better. The 8" size is perfect for my wife and I but my mother-in-law likes the 6" better since the weight can be a little tricky to handle going into the sink for a quick wash.

Pound as hard as you like and if it involves peppercorns the fine dust will eminate throughout the area causing many to sneeze. It's that efficient. (Never happened with the wood unit.)

It looks very impressive and almost imposing depending upon the size of your counter. The inner surface is slightly polished with the exterior unpolished and looking like it was carved out of a piece of solid granite (which it was). The lip is over 1 inch thick and the little knobby grips are barely useable.

I don't know how much native granite Thailand has left, so you might want to grab one while they're still available.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars super great delivery and service, June 29, 2009

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Frank Turner "Frank Turner" (Huntsville Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Large 8" Thai Granite Mortar and Pestle (Misc.)

The 8" mortar is isactly what my wife was needing to crush her herbs to make her foods. She is Thai and the granite mortar which use to to be easy to find in the US was just what she needed. It is constantly in use in our house.

Thanks

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for making Pesto, June 8, 2009

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Frank Paolino (Boston) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Large 8" Thai Granite Mortar and Pestle (Misc.)

I bought this to make pesto without using a food processor, which makes the pesto look like baby food. It really works with basil, and only takes about 5 minutes. The best part is having a glass of wine while making the basil, smelling the garlic, and tasting it with a finger as you go along.

You can make it coarse, medium or very fine. I prefer the coarse, where some pine nuts are still chunky, with some garlic pieces.

My kids like to use it as it is fun to cook with their friends in the kitchen and use this "old fashioned" tool.