Suribachi + Surikogi
Wooden Surikogi Pestle
$ 6.00 USD
This wooden pestle (or surikogi) is made from sustainably harvested wood and is soft enough to maximize the life of your suribachi. Designed to pair perfectly with our Ceramic Motoshige Suribachi Mortar.
Take a peek at how these pieces are made in this video.
About Suribachi and Surikogi
A suribachi is a sturdy Japanese mortar with an unglazed interior that features many small groves to help mash and bruise seeds, herbs, and spices more efficiently. These ridges - called kushi no me - bring out subtle aromatic compounds when worked with a wooden pestle, or surikogi.
Materials: Wood
Dimensions:
Small: 7" L x 1" D
Medium: 9.5" L x 1.25" D
Care: Hand wash with mild soap and a soft brush. Dry both mortar and pestle thoroughly before storing.
Shimane, Japan
Ceramic Motoshige Suribachi Mortar
$ 40.00 USD
Make quick work seeds and spices with this modern update of the traditional Japanese mortar and pestle combination. Designed in an effort to bring age-old handicrafts to contemporary kitchens and beautiful enough to double as a serving vessel, this suribachi features a silicone base to prevent slipping while in use. Pairs with the Wooden Surikogi Pestle.
Take a peek at how these pieces are made in this video.
About Suribachi and Surikogi
A suribachi is a sturdy Japanese mortar with an unglazed interior that features many small groves to help mash and bruise seeds, herbs, and spices more efficiently. These ridges - called kushi no me - bring out subtle aromatic compounds when worked with a wooden pestle, or surikogi.
Materials: Ceramic, silicone
Dimensions:
Small: 4.25" D x 2.5" H
Medium: 5.25" D x 3.5" H
Care: Hand wash with mild soap and a soft brush. Dry both mortar and pestle thoroughly before storing.
Shimane, Japan
