pestle

Example Sentences

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The next morning, I pounded some lemongrass and some chiles in a mortar and pestle and made some green curry.

From Los Angeles Times

Transfer to a plate to cool, then finely grind in a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder.

From Washington Post

Still, the rhythmic nature of pounding food with a mortar and pestle can be remarkably meditative: The act of handworking food connects cook and ingredients, allowing them to channel themselves into every dish.

From Washington Post

The archaeologists say another possibility was the object was used as a pestle to grind ingredients for cosmetics or medicines, and its shape could have been thought to add perceived magical properties.

From BBC

The mortar and pestle of the fashion industry is here to grind your Pinterest board and your Etsy wish lists into the paste of “the next big thing.”

From Los Angeles Times