Temple Of Thai Large Granite Stone Mortar And Pestle

Our selection of solid granite stone mortar and pestles are handmade by thai craftsmen from natural grey or dark green stone and ranging in size from small large extra large and super size.

Temple of thai large granite stone mortar and pestle.

This granite mortar set is heavy weights around 32 33 lbs. Thai stone mortar and pestle. The pestle wears down and the bowl is also worn away. This is a 100 authentic thai cookery item and is heavyweight strong and durable.

While it may seem that there may not be much difference between using a food blender versus a mortar and pestle actually you will find that there are significant reasons for using the old fashioned method. Inner depth 3 94 inch or 10 cm. Beautiful appearance that will last a lifetime. Mortar height 6 50 inch.

Weight pestle 2 3 lbs. The thai meal consisted of four basic food preparations tom yaang jim and yum. 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 surface for cleaning. When pastes are pounded in the granite mortar and pestle over time and eaten daily some of the infinitely tiny particles of the pestle and bowl get into the food.

Please note that as each one of these mortar and pestles is carved by hand by individual craftsmen there will be slight variations in the models. This sturdy stone thai mortar and pestle called krok hin in the thai language dates back to the sukhothai period the first thai kingdom founded in 1238 when it was one of the few cooking tools used to prepare meals. We are proud that the temple of thai mortar and pestles have been recommended in saveur magazine cook s illustrated magazine and food network magazine. Made of the highest quality 100 hand carved solid granite.

Our thai extra large granite mortar and pestle was featured in the food network magazine september 2012 issue is used by the cooking channel s jeffrey saad host of united tastes of america. This is evidenced when you see a mortar and pestle that someone has had in their family for over 25 years. The pestle and inside surface of the mortar are polished. This temple of thai large granite stone mortar and pestle has been recommended in cook s illustrated magazine.

This granite stone set has also been featured in italian cooking living la cucina italiana for making olive tapenade. Exactly what thai chefs use. Mortar width 8 inch. Width 10 inches height 7 inches pestle length 9 inches.

Approx 19cm outer diameter 13cm high 7 inch size. Silicone lid mat and spoon laevo group. Jamie oliver mortar and pestle unpolished granite 6 inch dkb.