No. 1688, Gaoke East Road, Pudong new district, Shanghai, China.
No. 1688, Gaoke East Road, Pudong new district, Shanghai, China.
Marble and granite. Long-lasting and nonporous, marble and granite mortars and pestles provide a very hard base for grinding spices, seeds, and nuts—as well as a smooth …
Mortar and pestle sets help home cooks grind foods into powders, unlocking their full aromas and serving as a base for delicious pastes and sauces. So whether you're making American, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Thai, or any other cuisine, a mortar and pestle is a valuable piece of cookware.
Our white marble mortar and pestle is a perfect example. There is no better technique for releasing the aromatic flavors of fresh herbs and spices than by grinding them. This contemporary style mortar and pestle is 2-1/2-inches tall, has a 4-1/2-inch diameter bowl with a 5-1/2-inch long pestle.
What's the best mortar and pestle set for making pesto? A marble mortar and pestle, like our favorite the Nuova Marmotecnica Mediterranean Mortar & Pestle, is what you want. The smooth sides are ideal for creating velvety, creamy sauce. Stay away from textured materials, like granite or suribachi.
The Marble Mortar and Pestle (a Williams Sonoma exclusive) is about as quintessential old-world Italy as you can get. The Carrara marble makes a solid surface for pounding anything, including...
Marble Mortar and Pestle Set, Pill Crusher and Spice Stone Grinder, 3.7 Inch, 1/2 Cup, Grinding is Efficient and Labor-Saving (Black)
We tested all of the mortar and pestle sets on this roundup in a home kitchen. Each set was used to emulsify herbs for sauces, including pesto, cream avocados for guacamole, and grind multiple different spices. We then rated each mortar and pestle on design, ease of use, quality, and overall value.
Velaze Marble Mortar and Pestle Set, 1.25 Cup Capacity Mortar and 5.1 inch Pestel, Grinder and Crusher, Grind Spices, Powder Pestos, Mash Herbs, Crush Pills, Polished Natural Marble(10 oz)
The culinary classic mortar and pestle is crafted in white marble with grey veining to easily crush and blend spices and herbs, peppercorns, garlic, nuts, seeds, butters and more. Bruising fresh herbs and mint helps release the natural oils for fuller, more robust flavor.
Best for Large Batches: Williams Sonoma Marble Mortar & Pestle; Best for Guacamole & Salsa: IMUSA Granite Molcajete
