Graters, shavers, mandolines, zesters

Graters, shavers, mandolines, zesters

A Microplane, in all its shapes and purposes, is an indispensable and versatile kitchen tool for grating, shaving and zesting ingredients. It has a long stainless steel blade with super sharp teeth.

Some of the most common uses for a Microplane:

Grating cheese
For grating hard cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino Romano and other aged hard cheeses, a Microplane is a perfect tool. Rather than just grinding the cheese, a Microplane can produce very thin shreds that easily melt.

Zesting lemon and other citrus fruits
A Microplane is also great for grating the outer zest of lemons, limes, oranges and other citrus fruits. The very fine blades enable zesting without also adding the bitter white pith. Citrus zest can be used for adding flavor to cakes, creams, sauces, cocktails and many other dishes.

Grating spices
Very fine graters can be used for spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise or nuts, when you need fresh, fragrant, sparkling flavors.

Shaving chocolate
Why not use a Microplane or other fine shaver or grater to create delicate chocolate shavings or fine chocolate dust for your baking and pastry recipes and to garnish desserts or hot drinks?

Grating garlic or ginger
A great alternative to mincing or pressing garlic and ginger is grating them finely, which adds a world of flavors.

Shaving truffles
Adding the delicate flavor of truffles to dishes like pasta, risotto, eggs or purees is a breeze with a very fine slicer, shaver or grater.

Grating vegetables
Coarser Microplanes and other graters are great for easily grating vegetables like carrots, potatoes, turnips, parsnips, sweet potatoes, radishes and more, to use in salads or garnishing or for making delicious rösti.

Want to quickly and conveniently grate, zest or shave hard boiled eggs, apples (for apple pies or salads), potatoes (for rösti), nuts, hard cheeses, citrus twists, cold butter (for pastry), firm fruits, onions (for sauces, marinades or dressings), horseradish, ice (for cocktails or desserts), chocolate, Parmesan, garlic, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, truffle, zucchini, coconut and much, much more? A Microplane or other good quality grater, zester or shaver is your friend!