Microplane graters, developed by the US-based Microplane Company, have small, etched teeth that are razor sharp, making them ideal for grating and zesting. They are available in various sizes and configurations and must be washed by hand and stored safely.
A Microplane grater is a kitchen tool developed by the Microplane Company, based in the United States. The design was introduced in the mid-1990s, and several other companies have followed suit with similar concepts, since it has been smitten with cooks. There are numerous uses for a Microplane grater, ranging from filing lemons to grating culinary spices such as nutmeg. Many kitchen supply stores carry an assortment of Microplane graters for various needs, and they can also be ordered through Internet retailers.
Initially, the company set out to develop a better rasp for woodworking. The design of a Microplane grater includes a set of small, etched teeth, rather than stamped teeth, which are more common. The etching process leaves every razor sharp tooth of the Microplane grater sharp. As a result, cooks have a tremendous amount of control over their grilling processes, and the tool can be used for a number of things.
A basic Microplane grater actually looks a lot like a woodworking rasp, with a long, serrated body and short handle. The teeth can be made in various sizes, to allow cooks to gently zest lemons with a zester, create ribbons from vegetables with a grater, or coarsely grate cheese using a grater. Because the teeth on a Microplane grater are very sharp, it usually comes with a protective cover to prevent accidental injury.
In addition to flat graters, microplanes are available in several configurations. Rotary graters are designed to grate things like Parmesan and nutmeg in a rotating drum that can be started manually. Graters can be straight and often include teeth of various sizes for different functions. You can also find a Microplane grater that snaps into a box, allowing cooks to neatly grate ingredients into a container.
Because a Microplane grater is very sharp, care must be taken when handling and cleaning. The graters must be washed by hand, as putting them in the dishwasher can damage the blades. By following the blades, rather than pushing against them, cleaning a Microplane grater is relatively simple. The grater should be allowed to dry completely before being placed in a protective sleeve and stored out of the reach of children. Try to hold a Microplane grater by the handle as much as possible, rather than gripping the notched area, as slipping of the hand can cause Microplaned fingers.
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