suribachi
Suribachi is a traditional Japanese grinding bowl used with a pestle (surikogi) to grind or mash ingredients. The interior is ridged to break down food and release flavors, while the exterior is often glazed and the inside left unglazed. It is commonly made from ceramic or stoneware and comes in various sizes. Typical uses include grinding sesame seeds into paste, pulverizing spices and herbs, and mashing ingredients for sauces and condiments.
The term suribachi derives from the Japanese words for grinding and bowl, and it remains a staple
Mount Suribachi, also known as Suribachi-yama, is the highest point on Iwo Jima, a volcanic island in