Granite Mortar and Pestle Set Guacamole Bowl Molcajete 8 Inch - Natural Stone Grinder for Spices, Seasonings, Pastes, Pestos and Guacamole - Extra Bonus Avocado Tool Included

For months I’d been eyeing this beauty up but wouldn’t justify the expense when I already had two pestle and mortars but this one just sung to me. It’s heavy, it’s solid, it’s stunning. I cannot stress enough, the importance of “seasoning” your p&m WELL, BEFORE using it with food. Take your time with this part and your p&m will serve you well. I love to cook, especially with fresh herbs and spices but it was getting harder and harder to use my hands with my other p&m. (I have fibromyalgia and struggle with my hands) This one however, holds no prisoners. Because the pestle is rounded and because of the wide edges, it literally takes seconds to completely turn your ingredient to dust. There’s no “banging” your ingredients, just roll around and around using the whole mortar. I genuinely love this thing and because it’s so beautifully crafted, it cuts down time and that for me means less pain. I HIGHLY recommend this. It’s worth every.single.penny.

When I lived in India, I had a fantastic granite patta and roller but now I'm back in Britain, I've not been able to get one, so bought this molcajete as a substitute. While I cannot use it grind my spices and paste by rolling, it nevertheless does a fantastic job of pounding and grinding. I wouldn't be without it now!It was really easy to prepare for use; I started by grinding raw rice mixed with a little water, then seasoned it with garlic and rock salt. After a couple of hours (I did it while watching a film!), it was smooth enough to use, with no loose or dusty bits of stone left. To clean it, I just run it under warm water, and wipe it over with a damp cloth. No need to use detergent of any type. Smells do not linger!This is great value for money, and I highly recommend it!

As soon as I took it out of the box I thought wow, I am a newly qualified chef and I am of Jamaican origin. Therefore making jerk seasoning is a weekly necessity. My old pestle was from that famous supermarket M sons and nothing wrong with it but it just could not do volume, until now Umien you need a star, yes it takes time to seasons, but so does all good food. If you are thinking about a pestle and mortar, STOP and by one of these. three thing I like about my new kitchen, my Smeg range my Smeg hood and my Umien pestle and mortar 10/10

You just have to hold this beautifully crafted kitchen-tool in your hands!It's weight alone shouts 'substance'Can't explain it, but I just feel a connection to the 'Artisan' skill energy and intention that's invested in this piece.Somehow, I just want to find an excuse (and a recipe or 2) to use it.I didn't realise just how big 8 inches is in terms of space taken up on a kitchen work-top (especially in a small kitchen). My wife will definitely want me to justify this purchase and the space it inhabits. This will encourage me now to up my game (maybe justify the space I inhabit too? :-))But Some things are worthy to be a part of your home. Certainly this will prove it's worth. Thanks Umien x

lets not kid ourselves, this is a fairly large mortar and pestle kit. It has a pleasing rough texture which provides great friction when crushing or grinding things down. Heavy so it does not move around and has a robust feel giving confidence it can handle anything you put in it. Even though the surface texture is "granite rough" it still feels pleasantly tactile and although you would not think so it cleans very easily, does not hold onto any of the contents you put into it. Its a fantastic beast of a thing which looks great and does its job really well

Looks big and spacious but it has that powder stuff on surface which is bit nasty. Hopefully it will go after a wash and let’s see how long it lasts.

Now fully seasoned this mortar and pestle is brilliant at grinding both wet and dry. It is a weighty piece, which is what you want to go with the elbow grease. The padded feet make it usable on any worksurface and the pestle fits nicely in your hand and is of a good size and weight to get the job done quickly. Great item.

I was not sure if the product would be of good quality when I ordered it. The delivery arrived very fast and I was pleased to find out the molcajete (Mexican term for stone mortar) exceeded my expectations. The product is very sturdy. After curing the molcajete grinding rice and salt several times, we prepared a roasted chilli and tomato sauce which turn out very good.