She reinforces that this is a critical step when you buy a new set, because "it may have ... This applies whether you have a granite mortar and pestle like Herrera mentioned, ceramic, marble ...

For the spice mix, grind the spice mix ingredients to a paste using a mortar and pestle. Set aside. For the coconut chicken curry, season the chicken pieces, to taste, with salt and freshly ground ...

Mix warm water and dish soap to create a gentle cleaning solution. Use it to scrub your mortar and pestle, then let it air dry. For tougher stains, mix baking soda with water to form a paste. Apply ...