Microplane

Microplane Graters & Zesters

Add the finishing touch to all of your culinary masterpieces with Microplane graters and zesters. Started in 1994 by a Canadian woman who modified her husband's woodworking rasp to zest orange peel over a cake, the Microplane brand has since grown into a kitchen staple for amateur and professional chefs alike. Unlike other brands, Microplane graters are created through a special photo-etching process that makes the blades extra sharp, which allows them to shred hard cheeses, vegetables and spices with ease. Choose between fine and coarse grating styles to find the best Microplane tools for your needs. If you're a fan of homemade pasta, use a Microplane cheese grater to shred parmesan for sprinkling atop your dishes. (Bonus: Use a pasta maker to make your own noodles and achieve the freshest flavor.) For adding a hint of tartness to desserts, sauces or vinaigrettes, use a Microplane zester. Like the graters, Microplane zesters feature razor-sharp edges that quickly create flavorful bits from orange, lemon and lime rinds. Add a surprising contrast to the sweetness of the cake at your next surprise party for an twist on classic flavors like chocolate or vanilla. You can even use a Micro plane rasp grater to shred garlic for stir fry. Looking for a versatile tool that contains multiple coarseness options to accommodate all your recipes? Consider a Microplane box grater with different blades on each side. Just make sure to wash your Microplane zester grater between uses to avoid flavor contamination.

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