If you are looking for a small and attractive pestle and mortar as a gift, this is one to consider.

Personally, I would recommend going for a decent sized granite set, one that comes with a mortar that is easy to hold and remains sturdy on your kitchen worktop. At first, it might be a pain not being able to pop it in the dishwasher, but I do think the better flavour you get from your herbs and spices it will be worth it!

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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 The surface is maximized to increase efficiency for grinding and crushing a wide variety of herbs and ingredients Features Very similar to other sets, however, this one does have a slightly bigger mortar which will allow you to add just a little more ingredients. It is very sturdy and durable so you should be able to get many years worth of use out of it.

This is the most expensive set that I have received but at the same time, it is also the biggest. With a massive diameter of 18cm, this is perfect for anyone that makes a lot of curry paste or chutneys. The Home Built natural granite pestle and mortar set is a fantastic tool for crushing and grinding herbs. The Ezo.Home Granite Pestle and Mortar has a large base, as well as a deep bowl. This means you are able to grind ingredients with very little risk of them spilling out, helped by its weight of nearly 4kg. This set is one of the heaviest, which is great for being sturdy but some may struggle to carry it.

Many people chop their herbs and spices, whereas you should be crushing them. It is crushing them that help to release the flavours and smells, this giving your dishes the extra flavour boost. If you want to increase the depth of flavour in your food, you need to look at effectively crushing/grinding spices. It features a angled design with a large diameter that can accommodate a large amount of ingredients. The majority of pestles and mortars in the market are made from granite and marble of various colours. If you don’t use a Pestle and Mortar, you probably get your jar of spices and add individual ones to your food. By grinding the herbs and spices together, their flavours combine and this results in a paste that simply tastes incredible. As an example, Garlic takes on much more flavour when ground rather than chopped.One of the things I really like it’s the pouring lip for when you have finished creating your powder or paste. The outside of the set is nicely polished and looks very tradition so it will look great on your kitchen worktop. The inside of the mortar and the bottom of the pestle are unpolished, helping them improve the grinding of ingredients. Jamie Oliver has brought out a lot of kitchenware and this mortar and pestle set is actually very good quality. This set has a diameter of 14cm, plenty of room to grind your spices without the risk of them slipping out.

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.Ikea Original Ädelsten Hard Marble Pestle and Mortar is made of firm stone as it can efficiently grind spices. This pestle and mortar is extra sturdy and durable for long-term use. Since the mortar is reversible, you can crush spices on both sides.