Jamie Oliver Pestle and Mortar - Granite stone pestle and mortar set for crushing, grinding and smashing, 14 cm

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The Andrew James premium solid granite pestle and mortar is an easy way to grind and crush spices and herbs. fbvideo link=”https://www.facebook.com/jamieoliver/videos/10153351157524807/” width=”700″ onlyvideo=”1″] Pestle and mortar come in a set as they need each other to function! Most Malaysians’ households would have at least one set of pestle and mortar since most of our dishes required crushed ingredients in our cuisines. You can use it to crush nuts, pound garlic into a paste, smash ginger or chilies to infuse flavour and more! It will definitely add to the aesthetics of your kitchen as well as grind you herbs and spices. Features

You will often find that a decent quality pestle and mortar will function better than a food processor, as they are easier to use, more convenient and a lot easier to clean. I also love the way they look on my kitchen worktop.Now let us continue with the ten best pestles and mortars you can get in Malaysia! 1. UGold Stone Mortar And Pestle Set Image credit: Lazada All of the previous recommended pestle and mortar sets have been granite( as that is the best type in my opinion), this one is, however, stainless steel. The main advantage of stainless steel is that it can be washed in the dishwasher, making it much easier to clean. It features a angled design with a large diameter that can accommodate a large amount of ingredients.

The inside of the mortar is completely unpolished so that you get full friction and therefore be able to grind anything down into a powder or paste. Due to the sturdiness, they even claim that it is able to crush ice.

This set is made from solid granite, which makes it tough and durable. The mortar is 14cm, making it fair decent in size but ensures you don’t experience any spillage. Unlike others, it actually has a slightly curved mortar (almost like a vase) so it helps to keep the ingredients in. Personally, I would recommend going for a decent sized granite set, one that comes with a mortar that is easy to hold and remains sturdy on your kitchen worktop. At first, it might be a pain not being able to pop it in the dishwasher, but I do think the better flavour you get from your herbs and spices it will be worth it! This pestle and mortar also does a great job with grinding and crushing your herbs, nuts, and spices. It has other benefits such as its anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties which prevent the growth of germs. Features

One of the things I really like it’s the pouring lip for when you have finished creating your powder or paste. The outside of the set is nicely polished and looks very tradition so it will look great on your kitchen worktop. The inside of the mortar and the bottom of the pestle are unpolished, helping them improve the grinding of ingredients. The majority of pestles and mortars in the market are made from granite and marble of various colours. Cleaning is very simple and straightforward, just wipe with a clean with a damp cloth and store in a dry place for next use.Brass Saffron Mortar And Pestle is an elegant and unique-looking mortar and pestle. It is made of durable and sturdy brass material that can be used to crush all different types of ingredients. It has an ergonomic handle and a round ended mortar. First of all, add the ingredients into the mortar and begin to grind them down, if you are making a lot then you may need to add additional ingredients once some have been ground down. You should never fill it more than 1/3rd up or you will find it hard to fully grind. Lovemibaby Pestle and Mortar Set is made from high quality 304 stainless steel to prevent corrosion and rusting. It is made with a no joints design for extra hygiene and easy cleaning. The non-slip base ensures secure placement of the mortar. It also comes with a plastic lid to reduce mess. Garlic, ginger, herbs, spices, and fruit can be easily crushed with the Bamboo Mortar And Pestle which gives you the freshest flavour in your cuisines. The grinder isn’t just for cooking ingredients; it can also be used to grind vitamins and tablets. It is made of long-lasting, and corrosion-resistant natural high-quality bamboo. When it comes to kitchen equipment, many people will go for the lightest as it is easier to move about. With a decent pestle and mortar, you want to go for one that has a heavier mortar, this prevents it from moving when being used.