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product_id: 86766561
title: "Thai Pestle and Mortar earthenware (Laos Style)"
brand: "mai collection"
price: "R1956"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/86766561-thai-pestle-and-mortar-earthenware-laos-style
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Ideal for herbs, spices & curry pastes 18 cm (7 inch) large bowl size 2 kg solid earthenware weight Thai Pestle and Mortar earthenware (Laos Style)

**Brand:** mai collection
**Price:** R1956
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🌶️ Grind like a pro, taste like a local!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Thai Pestle and Mortar earthenware (Laos Style) by mai collection
- **How much does it cost?** R1956 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/86766561-thai-pestle-and-mortar-earthenware-laos-style)

## Best For

- mai collection enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mai collection brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Generous 7-Inch Bowl:** Perfectly sized for making vibrant Green Papaya Salad and bold curry pastes with ease.
- • **Natural Wooden Pestle:** Ergonomically crafted for comfortable pounding and effortless spice grinding.
- • **Culinary Icon Endorsed:** As Jamie Oliver raves, this is a must-have tool for authentic Thai cooking adventures.
- • **Durable Earthenware Build:** Heavy-duty 2 kg earthenware designed for serious kitchen use and long-lasting performance.
- • **Authentic Thai Craftsmanship:** Experience the true taste of Issan with a traditional Laos-style mortar and pestle.

## Overview

This Thai Pestle and Mortar set features a robust 18 cm earthenware bowl paired with a natural wooden pestle, designed specifically for authentic Thai and Laotian cooking. Weighing 2 kg, it offers a substantial, durable tool ideal for grinding herbs, spices, and making traditional dishes like Green Papaya Salad. Celebrated by chefs worldwide, it brings an essential, authentic touch to your kitchen arsenal.

## Description

Large pestle and mortar earthenware - 18cm (7 inch) An eartherware 7 inch mortar, with a wooden pestle. Ideal for grinding herbs and spices and for making curry pastes. The earthenare mortar and pestle also sometimes known as the Laos or Laotian mortar and pestle is commonly used to make Green Papaya Salad (sohm tahm) which is a dish of Issan, or North East Thailand. This set works best for salad making because of its larger bowl size. The spices are mashed up first with the wooden pestle and then the shredded papaya is added. This is then pounded and tossed to blend the ingredients. The pestle and mortar has recently had a lot of limelight due to televisions shows such as the Naked Chef hosted by Jamie Oliver. In Jamie's own words - This is one of my favourite things to use in the kitchen! The size of this pestle and mortar is perfect for my recipes, so go on, get stuck in and have a blast! These pestle and mortars have a long lifetime, with some lasting over twenty years. You will find these being used by almost every street vendor in Thailand as it's an essential part of Thai cookware for any Thai chef.

Review: and we had one like this for the 8 years I was out in ... - My wife is Thai, and we had one like this for the 8 years I was out in Thailand. unfortunately it was too heavy to take back to the UK, so I bought this one. I bought it mainly because of the description that (Quote)... These pestle and mortars have a long lifetime, with some lasting over 20 years... (end quote). I have had it for 10 months and today it broke, doing the maths, ie used twice a week (approx) for about 5 minutes each time, over 10 months = just over 6 hours use!!!!!!!!!! I emailed the seller and got a reply (Quote) Dear customer. by our records, you have had this item and using it for nearly 10 months. What exactly are you wanting us to do about this? thank you (end quote). Not happy with the item! Really not happy with the seller. I will make a note of the seller and make sure I steer well clear in future. BE WARNED...
Review: A proper item, made for serious use - So many on the market are pretty looking but a useless size. This is an authentic no frills product of a. size suitable for. Thai cooking

## Features

- Thai Mortar & Pestle Set
- Earthenware, heavy and durable.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005LIIA9Y |
| Batteries required | No |
| Customer Reviews | 2.9 2.9 out of 5 stars (12) |
| Date First Available | 6 Sept. 2011 |
| Finish types | Wooden |
| Item weight | 2 Kilograms |
| Package Dimensions | 30.2 x 29.4 x 20.8 cm; 2 kg |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Mai Collection
- **Colour:** brown
- **Finish type:** Wooden
- **Item weight:** 2 Kilograms
- **Material:** Wood

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ and we had one like this for the 8 years I was out in ...
*by M***S on 6 January 2016*

My wife is Thai, and we had one like this for the 8 years I was out in Thailand. unfortunately it was too heavy to take back to the UK, so I bought this one. I bought it mainly because of the description that (Quote)... These pestle and mortars have a long lifetime, with some lasting over 20 years... (end quote). I have had it for 10 months and today it broke, doing the maths, ie used twice a week (approx) for about 5 minutes each time, over 10 months = just over 6 hours use!!!!!!!!!! I emailed the seller and got a reply (Quote) Dear customer. by our records, you have had this item and using it for nearly 10 months. What exactly are you wanting us to do about this? thank you (end quote). Not happy with the item! Really not happy with the seller. I will make a note of the seller and make sure I steer well clear in future. BE WARNED...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A proper item, made for serious use
*by J***N on 27 March 2022*

So many on the market are pretty looking but a useless size. This is an authentic no frills product of a. size suitable for. Thai cooking

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just the job
*by S***D on 11 September 2013*

Big, bold and heavy and just the job for pounding a lot of ingredients without them spilling out all over the work surface

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*Last updated: 2026-03-21*