Clean ceramic glass and metal alloy brass iron mortar and.
Care for granite mortar and pestle.
If you have an unseasoned mortar and pestle or one made out of granite stone then you need to season it before using.
Ones made from wood and other rocks like granite may call for the same care as volcanic rock but ceramic types can be cleaned with soapy water.
Grind a handful of uncooked rice in the mortar and pestle by moving the pestle in rotating pressured motions alternated with up and down pounding.
This is because the porous surface can release particles of stone and grit into your food upon first use.
Check the ground rice for dirt or granite particles.
Seasoning preps the surface and removes any of these particles.
How you clean your mortar and pestle depends on the material it is made of.