Editorial Review Helen(TM)s Asian Kitchen Suribachi Set, a traditional Japanese ceramic mortar with wooden pestle, quickly grinds ingredients into a fine paste or powder for preparing authentic Asian dressings, sauces, and pastes. Introduced from Southern China in the 11th century, this beautiful kitchen essential, the Japanese mortar (suribachi) and wooden pestle (surikogi) became an important tool in the Japanese kitchen. Its literal translation, grinding bowl, describes its results perfectly. The unglazed interior with sharp ridges speeds up the grinding process and prevents ingredients from slipping and sliding for more efficient results with minimal effort. Perfect for crushing sesame seeds and all types of nuts, garlic, herbs, and seasonings. Made from natural ceramic earthenware with a rich brown glazed exterior, Helen Chen(TM)s Suribachi mortar set is sturdy and durable. The traditional wooden pestle is specially designed to prevent unnecessary wear to the mortar(TM)s interior ridges. Easy to use. Simply set the suribachi on a damp towel or rubber mat to steady it on the work surface. Place ingredients inside and use the wooden pestle to rotate contents against the sharp, raised ridges inside the suribachi. Use a soft-bristle brush to dislodge ground ingredients. Hand wash in hot water, no soap. Brought to you by HIC Harold Import Co. Not affiliated with Joyce Chen Products. A Japanese version of the mortar and pestle, this suribachi set from Helen's Asian Kitchen is ideally suited to grinding and crushing herbs, seeds, and spices for deliciously fresh food. Crafted from durable earthenware with a rich brown outer glaze, the suribachi bowl features an unglazed, ribbed interior. This design holds ingredients at a slope for efficient, visible grinding. The coordinating wooden pestle, or surikogi, works well with the ceramic materials, so that the ingredients, not the bowl, take the beating. Comfortable in the hand, the pestle is shaped to maximize the contours of the suribachi bowl for uniform and quick results. All pieces should be washed by hand to preserve their integrity. --Emily Bedard
Features 1) 5-1/2-inch suribachi set for grinding and crushing seeds, herbs, and nuts 2) Made from ceramic earthenware with glazed exterior; mortar 5.5 x 2.25-inches; wooden pestle 4.75-inches; sturdy and durable 3) Unglazed interior has sharp ridges to prevent contents from sliding; grinds quickly with less effort; use a soft-bristle brush to dislodge food 4) Sharp, ribbed interior holds ingredients in place for more efficient grinding 5) Includes bamboo cleaning brush; washing by hand recommended
Specification Binding : Kitchen Brand : Helen's Asian Kitchen Color : Multi EAN : 0074748348588 Label : Helen Chen's Asian Kitchen Manufacturer : Helen Chen's Asian Kitchen Model : 97034 PackageDimensions_Weight : 0.86 pounds PackageDimensions : L:5.67 X W:5.67 X H:2.60 ProductGroup : Kitchen ProductTypeName : KITCHEN Publisher : Helen Chen's Asian Kitchen Size : 5.5-inch Studio : Helen Chen's Asian Kitchen Title : Helen's Asian Kitchen Suribachi Set, Ceramic Mortar Bowl with Wooden Pestle