What To Do If You Don't Have A Mortar And Pestle For A Recipe - Chowhound

If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you don't have to settle for purchasing pre-ground spices. The point of this tool is to crush the spices with a hard object against a hard surface. However, you can easily recreate this using a sturdy cutting board and a rolling pin. To prevent a mess, place some parchment paper on the cutting board, then add the whole spices, then another sheet of parchment paper; this will…