UGold Stone Mortar And Pestle Set works well for grinding chillies, grains, nuts, spices, and herbs, as well as blending sauces and ‘sambal’. It is the classic type of pestle and mortar which has been used since ages. It is very durable and sturdy to use as it is made from natural granite stone. The Pestle and Mortar come in two parts, the mortar which is made from wood, metal, ceramic, marble or granite. Ingredients are placed in the Mortar and then you use the Pestle to crush or grind them into powder or a fine paste. Interestingly they have been around since ancient times, in fact, the earliest one found dated 35,000 BC. Another thing to look out for is the smoothness of the surfaces of both pestle and mortar. A very rough surface can be difficult to cleaner, so it is important to buy one with a good balance of rough and smooth. Pestles and mortars that are made from stone are very sturdy and capable of crushing the hardest nuts and ingredients. What to Look for When Buying Pestles and Mortars

One important feature to look out for is weight. The weight of a pestle determines the amount of effort needed to crush nuts and herbs. Therefore, the heavier the pestle mortar the better. However, a very heavy pestle and mortar can be difficult for the elderly to use. When it comes to preparing herbs and spices for cooking and other reason s, the pestle and mortar always come useful. The majority of pestles and mortars in the market are made from granite and marble of various colours. It is possible to buy many herbs and spices that are already ground or use a food processor. There are however subtle flavours that come from spices that are hand ground, giving your food that little bit extra. As an example, if you make a curry and use store-bought curry paste, a handmade curry paste that you have ground will taste 10 times better. You will often find that a decent quality pestle and mortar will function better than a food processor, as they are easier to use, more convenient and a lot easier to clean. I also love the way they look on my kitchen worktop.Pestle and mortar come in a set as they need each other to function! Most Malaysians’ households would have at least one set of pestle and mortar since most of our dishes required crushed ingredients in our cuisines. You can use it to crush nuts, pound garlic into a paste, smash ginger or chilies to infuse flavour and more! Now let us continue with the ten best pestles and mortars you can get in Malaysia! 1. UGold Stone Mortar And Pestle Set Image credit: Lazada They are made from a variety of materials from wood to marble, and they can come in different shapes. Model You can use them to grind dry and wet ingredients into powder or paste, depending on your desired texture. What are Pestles and Mortars Made From?