Getting Zesty and More With Microplane Graters
When you need to shred, zest or grate foods, look no further than Microplane graters and Microplane zesters. Our range includes every grating style and size you need to create your favourite dishes with ease. Plus, our graters are durably made with sharp, stainless steel blades to make sure that every shred, shave or grate is seamless, every time.
What Are Microplane Graters Good For?
Microplane graters are a versatile kitchen tool when you want to include smaller portions of food items in your favourite meals. From shaving delicate chocolate pieces to zesting lemons, graters can work wonders. Grate ginger, garlic or Parmesan cheese. Shred carrots and onions. Graters make it easier - and safer - for you to do all this and more, without hurting your hands or accidentally cutting your fingers with a knife.
As an added precaution, consider our cut-resistant glove that helps ensure your knuckles and fingers stay protected while you work. It's made from wire-free knit material that is resistant to cuts, and it fits either hand.
What Are the Types of Microplane Graters Available?
A box grater boasts a sturdy design that can sit on a cutting board while you grate. There's more blade surface area than with a Microplane zester, so you can work faster. Box graters have plenty of variation with their blade types, from fine, course and ultra-course to ribbon and shaver. Ours comes with a removable collection panel for easy, mess-free transfer of food.
The versatile rasp grater boasts a long grater with fine teeth. Some rasp graters allow you to grate in both directions, making quick work of whatever you're zesting or grating. Select styles boast a protective cover that doubles as a catchment device for whatever you've grated. Rasp graters help grate hard cheeses, garlic, ginger and some spices, like cinnamon. It can also zest your favourite citrus fruits and shave chocolate.
Paddle graters make it effortless for you to grate or shred foods thanks to their hand-held design. They feature a curved surface area for efficiency while you work. Ours include a cover that doubles as a catchment for whatever you've grated or shredded.
How Do You Use a Grater?
As you work with the grater, go slowly. If you can, wear a cut-resistant glove as the blades on our graters and zesters are sharp. Longer strokes quicken the time it will take you to grate.
On a box cutter, you can only move in downward strokes, but on other graters you may be able to move in both directions. Soft-grip handles help stabilize the grater while you're in action. Non-slip bases also improve stability.
If you have a grater set or a box grater, make sure to choose the appropriate grating level for your specific foods. For example, an extra-course grater is made for semi-hard cheeses, while a ribbon grater is perfect for shredding chocolate or even coconut. Choose a fine grater to zest citrus fruits or grate spices like nutmeg.
Perfecting Mealtime With Other Kitchen Tools
After you've chosen your new Microplane grater, consider other must-have items for your kitchen. There are other ways to enjoy fruits than simply by zesting them. Discover fruit and citrus tools that core apples, press juices, pit cherries and slice avocados.
Create alternative pasta bases with spiralisers. These handy tools can easily turn vegetables into noodle shapes. Enjoy zucchini noodles along with your go-to marinara sauce or pesto. Explore our tongs and forks that help you serve pastas, barbecued meat, salads and more.