Mortar and pestle
Luvan Granite Mortar and Pestle, 4 Cups
A 4-cup bowl of unpolished granite, 8 inches across
4 cups Natural granite
You pay at checkout with the retail partner, at the price shown there.
Best for: Guacamole, pesto, curry pastes and whole spices
- Unpolished granite
- 4 cups
- Heavy
Luvan Granite Mortar and Pestle, 4 Cups
$33.99
About the Luvan Granite Mortar and Pestle, 4 Cups
Our Granite Mortar and Pestle is cut from one piece of natural granite, unpolished inside so the rough surface grips what you crush. The bowl is 8 inches across and holds 4 cups, enough for a full bowl of guacamole or a batch of pesto, and its weight keeps it still on the counter while you work. Peppercorns, cumin, garlic, ginger and nuts all break down by hand, and the flavor of freshly crushed spice is the point. Rinse it with water and a brush. Soap seeps into stone.
In the grinders & mortar section you will find it next to the Salt and Pepper Mill Set with Stand, both part of the Luvan lineup.
Key features
- Unpolished granite: A rough inside that grips seeds and leaves.
- 4 cups: An 8-inch bowl for guacamole and pesto.
- Heavy: Stays put on the counter.
- One piece: Cut from a whole stone.
How to use it
- 1
Before the first use, grind a handful of rice to clean the stone, then rinse.
- 2
Crush hard spices first, then add soft ingredients.
- 3
Use a circular grinding motion rather than pounding for pastes.
- 4
Rinse with water and a brush, and let it dry fully.
Where it fits
Guacamole and salsa, pesto, curry and chili pastes, spice rubs and crushed nuts.
Specifications
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Natural granite, unpolished inside |
| Capacity | 4 cups |
| Bowl | 8 in across |
| Care | Water and a brush, no soap |
Price
| Option | Material | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 cups | Natural granite | $33.99 | |
Questions
Questions about the Luvan Granite Mortar and Pestle, 4 Cups
How do you season a new Luvan mortar?
Grind a handful of uncooked rice in it, then rinse with water. Repeat if the rice comes out gray.
Can you wash the Luvan mortar with soap?
Water and a brush are enough. Soap can seep into the stone.
What can you make in the Luvan mortar and pestle?
Guacamole, pesto, curry and chili pastes, spice rubs and crushed nuts.
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