Zafra Pilon Mortar and Pestle With Lid : Stainless Steel : Translucent Silicone Splash Cover : Slip Resistant - Noise Dampening Base : 1 Cup (8 Oz.)

A Kitchen Must-Have In Every Latin, Hispanic & Caribbean Cuisine. Any Ingredient Used For Baking Or Eating That Can Be Crushed Will Benefit From This Mortar & Pestle. Zafra's New Pilón Is Used For:  Grinding seeds, nuts, herbs, plant roots into easily digestible pieces.  Crushing fresh spices or herbs into small particles and release their natural oils . You'll appreciate this "mortero de cocina" with every tasty meal you make. Fill The Mortar Bowl Up To ⅓ Full With Raw Ingredients To Achieve An Even Consistency.  Begin by grinding first to catch the ingredients that crush easily and make the pounding easier due to its brushed metallic interior bowl, adding natural friction.  Pound or bash the ingredients by using the broad end of the pestle and bring it down gently. Use short, sharp pounds to speed up the process while avoiding mishaps, use the splash cover over the top of the bowl to repel any bashed ingredient that tries to get out.Commercial Grade For Heavy Duty - Weighing Nearly 3 Pounds Of 18/8...