Vintage Cocobolo Wood Mortar and Pestle Set, 2 Pieces

Details

Description

Offered is a divine small mortar and pestle set in Cocobolo wood. Cocobolo is a rare Central American wood that … Read more Offered is a divine small mortar and pestle set in Cocobolo wood. Cocobolo is a rare Central American wood that is very dense, heavy, and smooth to the touch. It can often be found with high contrast blond chunks mixed in. Rather than explain to anyone what a mortar and pestle is (if you don't know, you don't need one...), we found a great list of top best ways to use one. This beauty measures 4" tall, 2.75" diameter, 2.5" base diameter, Pestle measures 4.25" long and 1.5" diameter. Maybe this set is too small for some of the suggested uses below, but you get the drift of how special and versatile this multicultural kitchen tool is.
1. Grind spices by hand
2. Flavor salts and sugars
3. Crush cloves of garlic
4. Transform berries into a compote
5. Make a chunkier salsa
6. Prepare fresh guacamole
7. Hummus gets a rustic twist
8. Nail an Argentinian chimichurri
9. Prepare pesto for your pasta
10. Make marinades and rubs
11. Whip up an herbed aioli
12. Combine herbs for compound butter
13. Grind coffee beans to your specifications
14. Make the perfect romesco
15. Create a fiery curry paste See less