How to Use a Mortar and Pestle to Crush, Grind & Mash …
This technique is ideal for most spices you'll use in baked goods and sauces. Grind the spices to a coarse, medium, or fine consistency. Advertisement. 3. Pound and bash large or tough spices and seeds. If your ingredients are too tough to grind right away, gently pound the pestle into the mortar to help release their flavors. Use the broad ...
