Everything Through the Microplane
When asked what the most indispensable kitchen gadget is, I always answer: a Microplane grater. Few cooking sessions go by without me taking it out of the cupboard, and this is why.
There are graters, and then there are graters. Once you’ve held a Microplane in your hands, you won’t want anything else. Depending on the model, you pay between 20 and 30 euros—which sounds expensive for a grater, but for a best friend it’s obviously no money at all. And that’s exactly what it’s going to become. Also the ideal gift for your cooking friends.
There are different types for different purposes: a zester for citrus and coarse and fine graters. I have a standard model with a fine grater, and use it for everything. And I really do mean everything.
Everything through the grater
Besides the luxurious flakes of Parmesan it produces, it’s also great for grating chocolate, nutmeg, horseradish, citrus fruit and ginger. When I’m too lazy to chop garlic—which is very often—the cloves simply go through the Microplane. The same goes for onions, shallots and chilies.
Butter
Need softened butter but only have a rock-hard pack in the fridge? Grate the butter through the Microplane and your problem is solved.
You’re welcome.
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