Cooks' Question

Help! I don't have a pestle and mortar and I've tried crushing spices with a metal spoon, but I just end up chasing them around! How else can I get the job done?

Response

If you don't have a pestle and mortar, you can always use the end of a rolling pin in a small bowl to crush whole peppercorns and spices. However, if you love spicy food you will find it worth your while to buy a pestle and mortar – it is not an expensive piece of equipment.

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