Discussion from the chowhound cookware mortar and pestle food community.
Is marble or granite better for mortar and pestle.
8 1 2 inch polished natural stone granite mortar and pestle by casa maria.
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You need the rough pitted texture of the volcanic stone to grab the avocado pulp.
Stone such as marble or granite is strong dense and unyielding giving you a powerful surface against which to crush things.
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You should also think about how easy the material is to clean and it durability as stone is more likely to last long compared to wood but might be more challenging to clean than steel.
It will just squish around and out of the bowl.
Though there are exceptions in most cases you re better off with a solid stone mortar.
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Discard the rice and repeat until chalk free then rinse with warm water and dry.
It s also not nearly as brittle as ceramic meaning you can really drive some force into it without worrying that the material will crack or chip.
A marble mortar and pestle spice grinder is solid dense and strong just like the granite mortars and pestles on our list.
The stone however is filled with tiny pits that are pretty efficient at grinding ingredients almost as well as craggier surfaces.
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.
This is a review comparison between a porcelain and granite mortar and pestle.
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A regular mortar and pestle out of ceramic or granite will not work for a fat squishy fruit like avocado.
Traditionally used in thai cookery especially for making spice pastes granite mortars and pestles are some of the most versatile.
Something like a marble mortar and pestle is easy to grind with while a wooden one soaks up flavors better.
What sets this mortar and pestle apart is the silicone base.