{"product_id":"avanti-rough-mortar-and-pestle-17cm","title":"Avanti Rough Mortar And Pestle 17cm","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003eAvanti Rough Mortar And Pestle 17cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003eRelease the full flavour and aroma of herbs and spices with the Avanti® Rough Mortar and Pestle. An indispensable traditional chef's tool for crushing and grinding dry or wet ingredients to make the perfect seasoning pastes, spice mixtures, aromatic dry rubs, sauces, dips, spreads, pesto's, salsas, guacamole, and so much more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003eCarved from solid granite, it features a rough textured interior for efficient grinding and pulverising, is non-porous and will not absorb flavours or odours. Designed to maximise the surface contact between the two elements, it brings out the best flavours while retaining the pure characteristic of the ingredients. It is a must-have in any kitchen!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003e- Size: 17cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003e- Releases full flavour and aroma of herbs and spices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003e- Carved from solid granite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003e- Rough textured interior surface for efficient grinding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003e- Unpolished rough exterior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003e- Rounded pestle with unpolished head to increase the friction with the mortar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003eInstructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003ePreparing your mortar for first time use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003eA new mortar and pestle set needs to be cured and seasoned to remove stone grit from the inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003eCuring Process:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003eScrub the mortar and pestle with a brush under running water and allow to air dry. Never use soap or detergent in the mortar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003eFill ½ with white rice. Grind in a circular motion all the way around to a fine powder. Discard and repeat until the rice grinds white, is “clean” and has no grit or colour in it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003eRinse with cold water and allow to air dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003eSeasoning Process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003eAdd 2 cloves of garlic, coarse salt, cumin seeds and a bit of whole coriander.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003eGrind the ingredients to a paste. Make sure it covers all the inner surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003eAllow the mixture to remain in the mortar and residue on the pestle at least overnight (12 hours).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003eScrape out and discard the mixture. Rinse with cold water and allow to air dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003eUse \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)\"\u003eHand Wash Only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avanti Kitchenware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45927556284607,"sku":null,"price":51.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/9257\/1839\/files\/avanti-rough-mortar-and-pestle-17cm-1.jpg?v=1785293397","url":"https:\/\/cooksplus.com.au\/products\/avanti-rough-mortar-and-pestle-17cm","provider":"Cooks Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}