Imusa Mortar & Pestle LIS-009
- 5 inch diameter jumbo mortar
- 5.47 x 6.97 x 8.46 inches
- 0.77 kg
- Polished chinaberry wood
- High walls for extra capacity
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A big polished bowl and pounder set for mofongo, guacamole, salsa and spices. It is wood rather than stone, and care instructions are not listed.
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ASIN: B08R6JH6QZModel: LIS-009
Overview
A kitchen counter where garlic, herbs and plantains get mashed by hand is where this jumbo wood mortar and pestle works. High walls hold the ingredients while the polished wood pestle crushes and grinds them.
The high walls keep ingredients inside the bowl, and the size suits traditional dishes such as mofongo. Wood is gentler than stone but absorbs flavor more easily, and the listing gives no care steps.
Who it's for
Home cooks making traditional mashed dishes and wet pastes on a larger scale are the match. Fine dry spice grinding, or a bowl that never picks up flavors, is better served by stone.
Pros and cons
- High walls limit spills
- Polished wood finish
- Works for wet and dry mixes
- Wood can retain flavors
- Care instructions not listed
- Less abrasive than stone
Performance notes
The pestle crushes ingredients against the curved bowl wall, and the high sides let a cook press and mash without sending food over the edge. Wood has a softer surface than stone, so it mashes plantains and avocado well but grinds hard spices more slowly.
Specifications
| Brand | Imusa |
|---|---|
| Model | LIS-009 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Diameter | 5 inches |
| Item Dimensions | 5.47 x 6.97 x 8.46 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.77 kg |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Other details | |
| Item Type Name | JUMBO Mortar & Pestle |
| Set Name | Jumbo Wood Mortar and Pestle Set |
Frequently asked questions
Is the IMUSA mortar and pestle made of stone?
No. It is polished chinaberry wood.
What can I make in the IMUSA jumbo mortar?
The description names mofongo, mangu, guacamole, salsas, pesto and curries, plus spices, herbs, garlic, ginger, vanilla and pepper.
What is the diameter of the bowl?
5 inches, per the item diameter.
How do I clean the mortar?
The description calls it easy to clean but gives no steps.