Microplane Grater / Zester Review

The Microplane Grater/ Zester is a like a little devil in action and having it around in kitchen is something like being assisted by an experienced cook. You got to see this to believe how finely it grates and zests effortlessly. I have been using this to zest ginger, lemon and orange rinds and grate chocolate, cheese, banana, carrot, potato and coconut. The best part is that this grates without squashing the food item and hence the original natural flavor of the citrus essence is fully preserved. This slices the onion minutely without any mess and watery eyes.

This is made of a superior grade stainless steel blade with razor sharp cutting edges that gently cuts through the material without smashing them. It is a sight to watch the vigorous non stop motion of the cheese or chocolate up and down the blade and vanish in a second to form a pile of shredding below the grater. This saves a lot of time and I would advise you to have an eye over the heap forming process or else you will end up scrapping more than required.

At this juncture I would like to make it clear that the blade looses its sharpness after a year or so. I have been using it for more than a year and it has become an indispensable part in my cooking. This comes at just $6 and even if you use it for a year and then dispose it, this is worth the penny spent. Be careful while handling and washing as it might cut your hand. This is not machine washable and dries it properly before throwing it in the drawer. The handle sits comfortably inside the hand without causing any strain or pain. I don't like the idea of having serrations at the edge of the blade and it is not safe.

This is the best for zesting lemon without touching the bitter pith and it can also be used for preparing home made fresh lime tea. I also use this for zesting ginger and it does not clog the pores. This is not suitable for using the grating cheese meant for garnishing because they are too fine and you can hardly see them on top of pizza. They melt too soon without leaving any trace of flavor. Though the recipe tastes good, you cannot feel the chewy cheese. This will be an ideal gift for house warming and is a must in nay kitchen.