Gilingang Bato

Gilingang Bato is a traditional stone grinder composed of two circular stones used for manually grinding grains, coffee, or rice into finer particles. The upper stone is rotated by hand while the lower stone remains fixed, crushing the material in between. It was an essential kitchen tool in Filipino households, particularly for preparing rice flour used in native delicacies like kakanin. The Gilingang Bato represents hard work, tradition, and the importance of shared family labor in Filipino culture.

Before the invention of electric grinders, the Gilingang Bato was a common household tool in the Philippines. It played an important role in preparing food such as rice flour for kakanin (native delicacies) and other traditional dishes. Using it required patience and strength, often done by mothers or grandmothers at home. Beyond its function, the Gilingang Bato represents Filipino hard work, tradition, and the importance of family in preparing and sharing meals. Today, it stands as a symbol of the country’s rich culinary heritage and simple way of life in the past.

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