How To Clean a Mortar and Pestle
After you know how to clean a mortar and pestle, you can keep it in excellent condition for years. Just follow a few easy steps.
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Rinse loose debris and liquid with the hottest water possible.
Use the pestle to grind dry white rice into a fine powder inside the bowl.
After removing the rice powder, rinse with hot water again and air dry.
Once you know the basic how to clean a mortar and pestle, make sure to take note of the extra material-specific tips:
- Wash glass pestles and mortars with soapy water instead.
- Don’t use soap on porous pestles and mortars.
- Re-season wooden pestles and mortars several times a year with food-grade mineral oil.