Suribachi

Suribachi is a traditional Japanese mortar used in the preparation of various foods. The name "Suribachi" is derived from the Japanese words "suri" meaning to grind, and "bachi" meaning bowl.

Etymology

The term "Suribachi" comes from the Japanese language. "Suri" translates to grind, and "bachi" translates to bowl. Thus, the term "Suribachi" can be literally translated to "grinding bowl".

Description

A Suribachi is a pottery bowl, glazed on the outside and with a rough pattern called kushi-no-me on the unglazed inside. This pattern helps crush and grind ingredients effectively. The bowl is typically used with a wooden pestle called a surikogi. The surikogi is usually made from sansho (Japanese pepper) tree and is used to grind, mash or mix the ingredients inside the suribachi.

Usage

The suribachi is used in Japanese cooking for grinding and crushing various ingredients such as sesame seeds. It is also used to make various types of miso and soy sauce, as well as grinding matcha for traditional tea ceremonies.

Related Terms

• Surikogi: The wooden pestle used with the suribachi.
• Miso: A traditional Japanese seasoning produced by fermenting soybeans with salt and the fungus Aspergillus oryzae.
• Soy Sauce: A liquid condiment of Chinese origin, made from a fermented paste of soybeans, roasted grain, brine, and Aspergillus oryzae or Aspergillus sojae molds.
• Japanese tea ceremony: A Japanese cultural activity involving the ceremonial preparation and presentation of matcha, a powdered green tea.

See Also

• Mortar and pestle
• Japanese cuisine

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