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Real Chefs Grind It With A Mortar And Pestle

NPR | By Deena Prichep
Published November 25, 2012 at 3:31 AM CST
The mortar and pestle can be found in kitchens around the world, including Thailand. In the United States, chef Tanasapamon Rohman uses the tool to grind up chili paste and pulverize rice at her Thai restaurant.
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The mortar and pestle can be found in kitchens around the world, including Thailand. In the United States, chef Tanasapamon Rohman uses the tool to grind up chili paste and pulverize rice at her Thai restaurant.

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Deena Prichep
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