I just thrifted this, a tiny size. At first I though it is a condiment bowl, then I noticed the textured surface I thought it was unusual for condiment bowl. After some research i stumbled upon this video thank you!
Hello. Thank you for watching my video! Your curiosity is amazing! Japanese mortar (Suribachi) is created with comb patterns. Therefore, it is easy to grind food :) Thank you for your comment!
@@cloud__ try dry toasting a handful of raw hazelnuts and then add 6 pieces of dark chocolate chips and grind to a paste using the Suribachi --- voila! Your own chocolate/hazelnut paste for a rich hot chocolate drink.
Thank you for your kind comment! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the video and that you have an interest in Japanese kitchen tools. It's wonderful to know that people from all over the world appreciate them. Your interest means a lot to me. Thank you for watching my channel. Have a wonderful day!
I just discovered it because I was looking for a better way to make gomasio and you provided a nice Japanese insights on these tools. I'm Italian currently living in the US and I've never been to Japan (but I will, one day).
Hello. Thank you for watching and your comment! I'm so happy you compliment me like that. Arigato. You make gomasio! I was very surprised with that. Even Japanese, there aren't many people around me who make that. That's great!
@@cookingJapan Really? I discovered it a few years ago with an Italian doctor specialized in cancer prevention through food. I made it a few times and liked it very much, but fell out to the habit. Now my husband wants to reduce how much salt he eats and I offered to make gomasio for him. That’s how I discovered that there’s a proper tool to make it the best way (instead of the blender). I bought a suribachi in. Japanese shop in Manhattan yesterday, now I “washed” it like you suggested and tonight I’ll try it for the first time. I need to find the bamboo scraper somewhere online though, because they were out of them at the shop, so I wouldn’t know how to scrape the food out of the suribachi now…
@@cookingJapan Oh these are both great ideas, thank you! You also solved my problem of finding a scrubbing tool for washing dishes that is not the synthetic type of sponge that I usually use, since I’ve recently switched to a compostable dish sponge. Tawashi would be great for that.
Thank you very much for your comment. Wow, you found the old Suribachi. It is attractive! Today, I received your comment from UA-cam. It was on hold for confirmation. Therefore, I'm sorry for the late reply.
Hello. There is another shop. The shop name is Higashi Aoyama. The link is posted Suribachi video (sorry, Shop URL cannot be pasted in the comment field). Please contact this shop. It may be difficult to International shipping, however, there are some products that are possible. I hope you will find something you like. Suribachi : Iga Odo from Iga City, Mie Prefecture Surikogi : manufactured by Shimizu Seisakusho, from in Shimizu, Aritagawa Town, Wakayama Prefecture Yakumi-yosse : from Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture
@@cookingJapan Thank you so much for the information. Your videos are so Inspirational and relaxing at the same time. Thank you for creating them for us to enjoy ☺️
Hello. Thanks for your comment! I'm very glad. I got those tools at Nihonbashi Kiya shop. I pasted the link to description down below. Because I can't put the link in the comment section. I hope you will visit it! Thank you.
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch the video. I purchased those items at a shop called 'KIYA' in Japan. You can find a link to 'KIYA''s website in the description of the video. However, it appears that the same product is currently available for special order. While I'm uncertain about international shipping options, the shop's website seems to offer English support, so reaching out to them might be worth a try. If I come across another store where the items can be purchased, I'll be a link in the description. Thanks for your comment!
Thank you very much for the detailed answer. I was looking for something like this while browsing Kappabashi but didn't find any. I will take a look at the website and/or contact them when I'm in Japan next time.
@@ghjbnbvnnbv9169 You visited Kappabashi, didn't you! The store 'Kiya' has several branches in Japan. I usually go to the ones in Roppongi, Shibuya, or Nihonbashi. They do have those mortar bowls in two different sizes at their physical stores, but strangely, they don't seem to offer them online. Next time you're in Japan, be sure to check out one of their store locations. Thanks for your response!
Yes I visit Kappabashi everytime I'm in Tokyo. I will check out their store locations since I'm often in Tokyo region. Thanks again and keep up the lovely content ;)@@cookingJapan
Do you use suribachi to grind things other than sesame seeds? I got one set from local Japanese store and am very excited to give it a run, now I am thinking maybe to use it for garlic, ginger...etc?🤔
So you've bought a suribachi🙌 It's a cooking tool with ridges inside the bowl for grinding and crushing ingredients into a paste. In Japan, it's used for grinding sesame seeds, making yam paste (there's a video on that), creating tofu paste, and mashing steamed potatoes. As you mentioned, it's also great for crushing garlic, ginger, and herbs! It's such a versatile tool-enjoy using it!
Hello. Thank you for watching my video! Any vinegar is fine as long as it doesn't have sugar in it. I have not tried lemon juice, but think lemon juice and the citric acid to be able to expect the same effect. Have a happy New Year!
Hello, thank you for watching my video! You're so cool, making gomasio! So, to tackle those tough stains in your suribachi's grooves, here are two easy steps. First, pour hot water into the suribachi and add some dish soap. Let it sit for about 30 minutes to soften the dirt and make it easier to remove. The second tip is to use a tawashi (coconut scrubber) to clean the grooves. Give it a good scrub with the tawashi, and the dirt should come off nicely. If you don't have a tawashi, try using a scrub brush like a toothbrush. If you're concerned about the soap residue, you can finish off by pouring hot water into the suribachi again, adding vinegar, and letting it sit for about an hour. Ideally, oil residue can be removed with hot water alone, but for stubborn oil, using dish soap makes it easier to clean. I hope these tips help!
Hello! Generally, the length of the surikogi is about three times the height of the suribachi for easy use. For reference, my suribachi is about 7 cm tall, and my surikogi is around 21 cm long. I hope this helps! 😊
I purchased this product at Nihonbashi Kiya (Tokyo Roppongi Midtown store). Since I can't include URLs in comments, I'll put the store's contact information link in the description. Thank you for watching the video!
I just thrifted this, a tiny size. At first I though it is a condiment bowl, then I noticed the textured surface I thought it was unusual for condiment bowl. After some research i stumbled upon this video thank you!
Hello. Thank you for watching my video! Your curiosity is amazing! Japanese mortar (Suribachi) is created with comb patterns. Therefore, it is easy to grind food :) Thank you for your comment!
@@cloud__ try dry toasting a handful of raw hazelnuts and then add 6 pieces of dark chocolate chips and grind to a paste using the Suribachi --- voila! Your own chocolate/hazelnut paste for a rich hot chocolate drink.
Beautiful video! Thank you for providing such a clear explanation in English, I really appreciate that.
Thank you for your kind comment! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the video and that you have an interest in Japanese kitchen tools. It's wonderful to know that people from all over the world appreciate them. Your interest means a lot to me. Thank you for watching my channel. Have a wonderful day!
I just discovered it because I was looking for a better way to make gomasio and you provided a nice Japanese insights on these tools. I'm Italian currently living in the US and I've never been to Japan (but I will, one day).
Hello. Thank you for watching and your comment! I'm so happy you compliment me like that. Arigato. You make gomasio! I was very surprised with that. Even Japanese, there aren't many people around me who make that. That's great!
@@cookingJapan Really? I discovered it a few years ago with an Italian doctor specialized in cancer prevention through food. I made it a few times and liked it very much, but fell out to the habit. Now my husband wants to reduce how much salt he eats and I offered to make gomasio for him. That’s how I discovered that there’s a proper tool to make it the best way (instead of the blender). I bought a suribachi in. Japanese shop in Manhattan yesterday, now I “washed” it like you suggested and tonight I’ll try it for the first time. I need to find the bamboo scraper somewhere online though, because they were out of them at the shop, so I wouldn’t know how to scrape the food out of the suribachi now…
@@WhatashameMaryJane I see. You got suribachi! You can use toothpicks or tawashi (scrubbing brush) instead of bamboo scraper!
@@cookingJapan Oh these are both great ideas, thank you! You also solved my problem of finding a scrubbing tool for washing dishes that is not the synthetic type of sponge that I usually use, since I’ve recently switched to a compostable dish sponge. Tawashi would be great for that.
@@WhatashameMaryJane You know Tawashi! Yes, it's also Environmentally friendly!
i found a suribachi at the thrift store, it looks old but i’m not sure, thank you for the video 😇
Thank you very much for your comment. Wow, you found the old Suribachi. It is attractive! Today, I received your comment from UA-cam. It was on hold for confirmation. Therefore, I'm sorry for the late reply.
cool stuff :)
Hello! Thank you for watching my video 😊 Arigato!
I like your videos! 頑張ってください ^_^
Hello. Thank you for your pleasant comment! I'm so happy.
はい、頑張ります（I'll try my best!）😊
I love this Suribachi but I cannot find it on the website you provided. Is there any other way to get that one?
Hello. There is another shop. The shop name is Higashi Aoyama. The link is posted Suribachi video (sorry, Shop URL cannot be pasted in the comment field). Please contact this shop. It may be difficult to International shipping, however, there are some products that are possible. I hope you will find something you like.
Suribachi : Iga Odo from Iga City, Mie Prefecture
Surikogi : manufactured by Shimizu Seisakusho, from in Shimizu, Aritagawa Town, Wakayama Prefecture
Yakumi-yosse : from Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture
@@cookingJapan Thank you so much for the information. Your videos are so Inspirational and relaxing at the same time. Thank you for creating them for us to enjoy ☺️
Nice video. Great to learn. Can you share where you got those tools?
Hello. Thanks for your comment! I'm very glad. I got those tools at Nihonbashi Kiya shop. I pasted the link to description down below. Because I can't put the link in the comment section. I hope you will visit it! Thank you.
@@cookingJapan thanks. I didn’t notice it in the description. Have a great day
Where did you buy it? It looks very beautiful
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch the video. I purchased those items at a shop called 'KIYA' in Japan. You can find a link to 'KIYA''s website in the description of the video. However, it appears that the same product is currently available for special order. While I'm uncertain about international shipping options, the shop's website seems to offer English support, so reaching out to them might be worth a try. If I come across another store where the items can be purchased, I'll be a link in the description. Thanks for your comment!
Thank you very much for the detailed answer. I was looking for something like this while browsing Kappabashi but didn't find any. I will take a look at the website and/or contact them when I'm in Japan next time.
@@ghjbnbvnnbv9169 You visited Kappabashi, didn't you! The store 'Kiya' has several branches in Japan. I usually go to the ones in Roppongi, Shibuya, or Nihonbashi. They do have those mortar bowls in two different sizes at their physical stores, but strangely, they don't seem to offer them online. Next time you're in Japan, be sure to check out one of their store locations. Thanks for your response!
Yes I visit Kappabashi everytime I'm in Tokyo. I will check out their store locations since I'm often in Tokyo region. Thanks again and keep up the lovely content ;)@@cookingJapan
Do you use suribachi to grind things other than sesame seeds? I got one set from local Japanese store and am very excited to give it a run, now I am thinking maybe to use it for garlic, ginger...etc?🤔
So you've bought a suribachi🙌 It's a cooking tool with ridges inside the bowl for grinding and crushing ingredients into a paste. In Japan, it's used for grinding sesame seeds, making yam paste (there's a video on that), creating tofu paste, and mashing steamed potatoes. As you mentioned, it's also great for crushing garlic, ginger, and herbs! It's such a versatile tool-enjoy using it!
Thank you for your video! Could you use lemon juice instead of vinegar to clean the suribachi? If not, what kind of vinegar? Rice vinegar?
Hello. Thank you for watching my video! Any vinegar is fine as long as it doesn't have sugar in it. I have not tried lemon juice, but think lemon juice and the citric acid to be able to expect the same effect. Have a happy New Year!
@@cookingJapan Thanks again! Happy New Year! God bless you and your family.
@@nymode Thank you 🙏🏻
I just have kept making gomasio in mine and scraping it with a fork, for several years. Now there is a build up of sesame oil. Can I use soap on it?
Hello, thank you for watching my video! You're so cool, making gomasio! So, to tackle those tough stains in your suribachi's grooves, here are two easy steps.
First, pour hot water into the suribachi and add some dish soap. Let it sit for about 30 minutes to soften the dirt and make it easier to remove. The second tip is to use a tawashi (coconut scrubber) to clean the grooves. Give it a good scrub with the tawashi, and the dirt should come off nicely. If you don't have a tawashi, try using a scrub brush like a toothbrush.
If you're concerned about the soap residue, you can finish off by pouring hot water into the suribachi again, adding vinegar, and letting it sit for about an hour. Ideally, oil residue can be removed with hot water alone, but for stubborn oil, using dish soap makes it easier to clean.
I hope these tips help!
How long should be the surikogi for a suribachi of 22cm of diameter?
Hello! Generally, the length of the surikogi is about three times the height of the suribachi for easy use. For reference, my suribachi is about 7 cm tall, and my surikogi is around 21 cm long. I hope this helps! 😊
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Where to buy?
I purchased this product at Nihonbashi Kiya (Tokyo Roppongi Midtown store). Since I can't include URLs in comments, I'll put the store's contact information link in the description. Thank you for watching the video!
I actually own 4 different sized suribachi.
That's wonderful! Having 4 different sizes sounds so useful! Thank you for watching my video😊
@@cookingJapan I make a small batch of pesto using the Suribachi!
@ That sounds delicious! Using the suribachi for pesto is such a great idea 😊