For example, you can get an unpolished granite mortar and pestle for a reasonable price. There's absolutely nothing wrong with shortcuts like store-bought chili powder. But creating your own spice ...

The mortar and pestle is one of the most primitive ... chef Tanasapamon Rohman uses a mortar to grind up chili paste or to turn rice into powder. And for dishes like papaya salad, it helps blend ...

You can make your own powder with whole dried chili peppers using a mortar and pestle (wear gloves to avoid getting the chili in your eyes). Or use a small food processor to do the work for you.

Chili powder, on the other hand ... toast cumin and coriander seeds until fragrant. In a mortar and pestle, or in a coffee grinder, grind to a powder and set aside. 2. Meanwhile, roughly cut ...

Finely grind in spice mill or with mortar and pestle. Transfer back to pan ... Transfer to saucepan with ground spices and mix in vinegar, chili powder, salt, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over ...

In a mortar and pestle or a coffee grinder, grind the seeds into a coarse powder. Mix the powder with the salt and chili powder until well combined. Thread 5 cubes of lamb onto each skewer and rub ...

Transfer the paste to a medium bowl and mix in the salt, turmeric, red chili powder and mustard oil until incorporated. (If you don’t have a mortar and pestle, combine the mustard seeds ...

But by applying muscle to transform ingredients into paste or powder, the mortar and pestle help the cook form a bond with his or her food. These two tools on the shelf, inseparable partners ...

Mapo tofu–ifying the meaty base for Midwestern chili ... and pestle, or (my personal favorite) in a high-powered blender. Some of the coarser husk pieces will not break down to a fine powder ...