From a80dd9575bb0679ebada6a1c810241bc4099b936 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Luke Smith Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:02:35 -0500 Subject: basic barebones --- src/mortar-and-pestle.md | 17 +++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+) create mode 100644 src/mortar-and-pestle.md (limited to 'src/mortar-and-pestle.md') diff --git a/src/mortar-and-pestle.md b/src/mortar-and-pestle.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..81fa04a0d --- /dev/null +++ b/src/mortar-and-pestle.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# Get a Mortar and Pestle + +![mortar-and-pestle](pix/mortar-and-pestle.webp) + +Mortars and pestles are tools which have unfortunely been nearly forgotten in modern American kitchens, but they +have been around since the stone age for a reason. +They are one of the most useful appliances and require no electricity. + +They easily smash garlic, nuts and other things (also automatically removes skins). +This is much better than simple slicing because it squeezes out the juices and tastes of things. + +You can also easily make paste (like pesto) and out of herbs and other simple ingredients. +Many people use a hard-to-clean and expensive electronic food processor to do things like this, +but a larger mortar and pestle could get the job done just as easily. + +Do not get procelain mortar and pestles; they are non-functional and loud. +I have two granite ones which work very well (see pic above). -- cgit v1.2.3