Using A Mortar and Pestle

  • Dried herbs, aromatic sees, garlic cloves, and nuts will release more of their flavor when crushed with a mortar and pestle.

  • The mortar is deep bowl in which the ingredients are placed.

  • The tool used for crushing is the pestle.

  • For a uniform grind, crush a small amount at a time.

  • These tools also are useful for blending together several different seasonings.

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