Gigant granite mortar

Gigant granite mortar, a robust professional mortar by Cilio

With its diameter of 21 cm, the GIGANT mortar from Cilio sets high standards. It processes dried spices and large quantities of fresh herbs in no time. But it is not only for the coarse work, it also grinds sugar into the finest icing sugar. The GIGANT has no abrasion, does not absorb odours and easily withstands contact with acid.

How to use

• Pesto and aioli, the classic use, mortar pine nuts, garlic, salt and herbs into a creamy paste
• Spice blends, freshly grind whole spice seeds for curry pastes, Garam Masala or Ras el Hanout
• Pepper and coarser textures, fresh pepper from the mortar is more aromatic than from a mill
• Herb pastes, work parsley, basil, sage into pastes
• Plating, thanks to its size also suitable for family quantities

Good to know: rinse with warm water and rub dry, do not use washing-up liquid. Granite does not absorb odours, so detergent is not needed. Let it dry before the next use. Not for very hard materials such as hartshorn salt or frozen foods.

At a glance

• Granite, 21 cm diameter, 6.5 kg
• Inner diameter 16 cm, height 10.5 cm
• Set including pestle
• No abrasion, odour-neutral, acid-resistant
• Made by Cilio Tisch- und Accessoires GmbH, Solingen

Goes well with

Classic accompanying spices: cloves, cinnamon bark, cardamom seed, smoked black pepper and galangal. Complementary kitchen accessories: the beech spice scoop and the Microplane zester.

Frequently asked questions

How do I clean the mortar?
Rinse with warm water and rub dry. Do not use washing-up liquid, granite does not absorb odours, so detergent is not needed. Let it dry before the next use.

How heavy is the mortar?
6.5 kg, the high weight is an advantage, it stands stable, does not slip, and its own weight supports the mortaring.

What can I mortar?
Dried spices, fresh herbs, garlic, pesto ingredients, peppercorns, even sugar into icing sugar. Not suitable for very hard materials such as hartshorn salt or frozen foods.

How does granite differ from other mortar materials?
Granite is the gold standard, a rougher surface than marble (better mortaring), no abrasion, odour-neutral, acid-resistant. Marble and wood absorb odours, ceramic can splinter.