Mortar and pestle from granite

In the Thai kitchen predominantly fresh herbs and spices are used.
These are converted in a mortar to pastes.
Most well-known are the red and the green Currypaste,
which are a main part of the tasty Thai Curries.
Under the term "Nam Phrik" there are innumerable pastes,
which Thaipeople like to eat just together with rice and vegetables.
A "good" mortar is heavy (better stand) and not too small,
so that the spices does not jump out.
The mortar, shown here, is made from granite and approx. 7 Kilos in weight.
It has a height of approx. 13 cm and an inside diameter of approx. 13 cm.
As an alternative You can also use an electrical foodprocessor .
In Thailand one swears on the hard manual work
and people believe the taste is much better.