Microplane Zester Grater in After Dark Grey for Citrus Fruits, Hard Cheese, Ginger, Chocolate and Nutmeg with Fine Stainless Steel Blade - Made in USA

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Sharpness: we looked for a blade that made uniform shavings in one clean sweep, not blunt blades that were awkward to manoeuvre. If kitchen space for storage is at a premium, hand-held graters with hanging loops are excellent alternatives. What’s more, the handle is comfortable to hold and an integrated catcher helps prevent mess and lets you get every last bit of zest into your recipes.

On the other hand, there's no point spending too much if you plan on using it only a few times a year. The second awesome zester that you’ve got to check out is the Mueller Ultra Bi-Directional Citrus Zester. The blades can wear down over time, so a guarantee is a great indication of the brand’s faith in its product.But you’d be surprised to learn that even the savviest of kitchen pros don’t always use the right utensil for what they really need. Grater-style zesters can also finely grate other foods, such as nuts, chocolate, or cheese, making them the more popular option.

Featuring Microplane's iconic long and narrow, rasp-style design, our Premium Classic Series Zester Graters are used by chefs worldwide and seen on TV! So a zester can still give you that flavor profile you’re looking for, without making the dish overbearing. This means you have a choice to either use it as part of the grater itself, or remove it to grate ingredients straight over a dish – such as a fine covering of parmesan over a pasta dish, or a grating of garlic right into a pan. A. Traditional zesters are best suited to zesting only, but grater-style zesters are much more versatile.It might not matter that much when you only need a small amount of zest, but if you're making something like a lemon meringue pie that requires the zest of six or eight lemons, you'll thank yourself for choosing a well-designed, comfy handle.

A channel knife lets you create strips or swirls of citrus peel commonly used as a drink garnish or a decorative flair for certain recipes. This grater will last a long time, and if you cook a lot and want kitchen stuff that lasts, this is a really awesome feature to have. You want sharp notches that won’t tear or shred the ingredient, and asks for minimal effort on your part. Zesters will take the top layer of flavourful citrus peel and can also be used for chomping through fibrous aromatics like ginger, or mincing garlic without a press. A. It takes a bit of practice to zest citrus fruits effectively without getting any of the bitter rind.The addition of a box, which attaches onto the base, is a great feature for mess-free grating or if you want to save the ingredients to use at a later date.