How to clean smell from granite mortar and pestle
I recently grinding some chilies with ginger in my granite mortar and pestle, and after cleaning it still has a bit of gingery smell (and maybe a bit of color too?). I washed it with warm water, let it dry, and then grinded some white rice in it as well.
Is it okay that it still smells a bit like ginger? If not, what should I do to remove it?
Thanks!
Best Answer
Should be fine, in fact some people argue that a pestle and mortar is suppose to have remnants of past spices and that it adds to variety and such.
If you're really concerned of the taste, smell or if you ground nuts (allergies), etc. or just don't want the smell/taste then soak it for a long period of time, then rewash it and repeat till it fades.
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Pour two tablespoons (30 ml) of rice into the mortar. Pour in another two tablespoons (30 ml) of rice. Grind the rice until it remains white. You may need to repeat this process one or two more times. Make sure your mortar and pestle are completely dry before grinding it with rice.How do you clean a granite mortar and pestle?
Wash the mortar and pestle in warm water, using a clean dishrag and mild washing up liquid or soap. Unscented is best, because scented liquids and soaps can leave a perfume residue on the mortar and pestle that could transfer to food. Use an abrasive dish sponge to remove stuck-on food.Are you supposed to clean your mortar and pestle?
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Answer 2
With the caveats about allergy already given, A traditional method to clean a pestle and mortar is to grind uncooked rice in it. Hard work, though.
Answer 3
I would add a hint of washing up liquid and fill the pestle with water and let it stand for a couple of hours or overnight if possible. The smell usually goes away.
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