If you spend any amount of time in the kitchen, you know what a chore it can be when you need to grate something. Graters and zesters come in all shapes and sizes, but most perform poorly and end up being more trouble than they’re worth. Enter Microplane. Borrowing a design taken from their own woodworking tools, Microplane graters slice through virtually any food you put in front of them like a hot knife through butter.
At their core, Microplane graters are designed like a rasp, with an easy to hold handle and a long, surgical grade steel body. Best of all, they’re razor sharp. Thanks to a unique process called photo-etching where the holes in the blade are created from a chemical process rather than being stamped, Microplane blades are capable of creating incredibly fine slices rather than tearing or shredding. They’re by far the sharpest graters that I’ve ever used, and they make the process of grating or zesting an incredibly simple task.
In total, there’s four different Microplane Premium designs:
- Microplane Premium Classic Series Zester/Grater
The Microplane Zester/Grater allows you the ability to grate the hardest Parmesan Reggiano as well as other hard cheeses into fine lacy wisps. Ideal for topping your favorite spaghetti and meatballs or a Caesar salad, it’s also fantastic for citrus zesting to add natural flavors to a lemon crème brulee or a basic vinaigrette.
- Microplane Premium Medium Ribbon Grater
The Microplane Medium Ribbon Grater grates ingredients in both directions, saving time and effort, and it is also one of the coarsest of Microplane’s blade styles. It’s perfect for chocolate, soft cheese and carrots. - Microplane Classic Series Premium Extra Coarse Grater
The Microplane Extra Coarse Grater features a premium soft-touch handle and non-scratch end tabs. Use with softer cheeses like cheddar and this grater will make chunky slivers for tacos and salads. It also works extremely well with potatos for making hashbrowns. - Microplane Classic Series Premium Spice Grater
The Microplane spice grater tackles even the hardest spices like nutmeg with ease, making it ideal for grating a touch of fresh cinnamon or chocolate over the top of your hot drink.
Despite their ingenious design and incredibly effective results, Microplane graters are cheap. At $15 a piece or $50 for all 4, Microplane graters are perfect stocking stuffers for yourself or for the food lovers in your life. To read more about Microplane graters or to order your own set, you can learn more at the Microplane website or buy now from Amazon.com
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