How do you clean a new mortar and pestle?Cleaning. Rinse the mortar and pestle in water immediately after use to minimize staining. ... . Wash the mortar and pestle in warm water, using a clean dishrag and mild washing up liquid or soap. ... . Rinse the mortar and pestle thoroughly in warm water to remove soap residue.. Do I need to season a mortar and pestle?If you have an unseasoned mortar and pestle, or one made out of granite/stone, then you need to season it before using. This is because the porous surface can release particles of stone and grit into your food upon first use. Seasoning preps the surface and removes any of these particles.
Should you wash a pestle and mortar?Wash with hot soapy water, rinse and dry. Once dry apply a light coat of vegetable oil to maintain performance. If your pestle and mortar has started to retain the smells and stains of strong spices, try pouring some dry white rice into the mortar and use the pestle to grind it to a fine powder.
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