Sansho no surikogi and suribachi: Japanese mortar and pestle

Sansho no surikogi and suribachi set of mortar and surikogi is made of hard clay that will not chip even if you grind food ingredients with gusto, making it safe. The grain of the comb is not a straight line as in the past, but a "ripple comb" with a beautiful curved line starting from the center.

The wavy shape prevents the ingredients from escaping upward and reduces the frictional heat, so that the aroma is not damaged. The artisan combed one by one, so please enjoy the pattern as well. This product can be used for both right- and left-handed rubbing cleanly.

Craftsmanship from the perspective of the cook

A ceramic vessel with a spout on one side that can be used as both a suribachi and a small bowl. Set with sansho (Japanese pepper) surikogi sized to fit the suriri shobachi.

This palm-sized suri shobachi allows you to easily enjoy the aroma of freshly ground sesame seeds and other ingredients by grinding only the amount you want to use. The beautiful, glossy deep green color of the bowl makes it a functional product that can also be used as a small bowl.

Due to the characteristics of this product, the color, texture, size, etc. may vary slightly depending on the glaze and firing process. We hope that you will consider it as an atmospheric texture, as each pot is finished by hand by skilled craftsmen.

The color, texture, size, etc. may vary slightly depending on the product to be delivered due to the glaze and firing process. Please understand this in advance. Due to the nature of ceramics, there may be slight differences in size, color and pattern.

How to take care of earthenware pots before the first use

Meets the requirements of the "Meze-Stop" method. Earthen pots have many fine pores.
If the pot is used as it is, it may crack or leak in the weakened areas, or it may cause odors to seep into the pot.
For this reason, the first step is to seal the pores with a sticky starch such as potato starch.

※ Procedure for sealing
1】First, wash the earthenware pot well. Fill the pot about 1/8th of the way with water.
2】Add about 1/5 of the potato starch to the water and mix well.
3】Boil slowly over low heat without a lid.
4】When the water has boiled sufficiently, turn off the heat and allow to cool for about an hour.
5】When the earthenware pot has cooled, discard the contents and rinse well.
6】Wipe off the water and dry the pot in a well-ventilated place.

How to take care of earthenware pots after use

Earthen pots absorb a lot of water, so to avoid odors and scorching, wash the pot as soon as possible after cooking. After washing, turn the pot upside down to dry so that the bottom of the pot can dry easily. Leave them in a well-ventilated place overnight before putting them away in a cupboard or box.