A device for grinding, consisting of a vessel (mortar) in which substances are ground with a club-shaped implement (pestle).
A two-piece device used to crush and grind garlic, herbs and other ingredients by hand. Food is placed in the bowl-shaped mortar and pounded with the hand-held pestle. Marble sets provide stable weight and an unpolished bowl gives a better grinding surface. Hardwood, porcelain and ceramic models are also available.
A strong bowl in which substances, including pigments, may be broken or powdered with a grinding implement called a pestle.
A bowl and blunt tool for pounding seasonings into a paste or powder. Often made of marble. The traditional method of making basil pesto is to place all ingredients into the mortar and blend.
A bowl and heavy, blunt instrument used to pulverize--or grind--herbs, spices, and other foods. Recipe: Pork Injection Marinade
A mortar and pestle is a pair of tools used in conjunction with each other to grind and mix substances. The pestle is an instrument used for pounding and grinding. The substance is ground between the pestle and the mortar, which is in the shape of a bowl, to contain the substance.