Motoshige Iwami Ware Mortar & Pestle Set

Motoshige Iwami Ware Mortar & Pestle Set

The Motoshige Iwami Ware Mortar and Pestle Set includes a ceramic suribachi (grinding bowl) and a wooden surikogi (pestle). Crafted in Japan from durable Iwami ware, this kitchenware set is designed for grinding sesame seeds, herbs, and spices into pastes or powders.

The bowl's interior features finely grooved ridges that provide a highly efficient grinding surface. The accompanying wooden pestle crushes and blends ingredients against these ridges without damaging the ceramic structure. It is suitable for preparing dressings, sauces, and ground spice mixtures.

The design aligns with Hare to Ke—the Japanese concept of balancing special occasions with everyday utility. Its white glaze and stable form allow the bowl to function practically as a preparation tool and aesthetically as a serving dish for the dining table.

What's Included

• 1 x Motoshige Suribachi Grinding Bowl (17.5cm)
• 1 x Wooden Surikogi Pestle (30cm)

Key Features

• Efficient Grinding Surface: Interior hand-comb-cut ridges (surime) facilitate the effective grinding of ingredients.
• Iwami Ware Ceramics: Manufactured from local clay from Shimane, Japan, fired at high temperatures for durability and resistance to salt and acid.
• 17.5cm Capacity: Proportioned for preparing family-sized batches of sauces, dressings, or pastes.
• Wooden Pestle Included: Comes with a 30cm wooden pestle designed to work effectively with the ceramic grooves.
• Stable Base: Designed with a weight and shape that provides stability on the benchtop during the grinding process.

Care Instructions

• Ceramic Bowl: Dishwasher and microwave safe. To clean the ridges, use a small brush or a tawashi brush to dislodge trapped food particles.
• Wooden Pestle: Hand wash only using warm water. Dry thoroughly before storage to prevent mould.

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