Ah another great piece of steel I use often in the kitchen. Yes that is correct, I am talking about a zester grater but not only just a zest grater but the Microplane Zester Grater!

Originally a woodworking tool, this grates even the hardest Parmesan Reggiano as well as other hard cheeses into fine lacy wisps. Ideal for topping your favorite spaghetti and meatballs or a Caesar salad. It’s also wonderful for effortless citrus zesting to add natural flavors to a lemon crème brulee or a basic vinaigrette.

Dishwasher safe.

I recommend rinsing your grater in warm water immediately after each use. Remove particles stuck in the blade from the back side whenever possible. To remove “stuck on food” from the front, first soak the tool in warm water and then use a cleaning brush and stroke in the same direction as the teeth.

Store with blade covered when not in use in the plastic cover it comes with.

Price range vary depends on the quality and brand but are from $6 – $15.

So when I say zest or fine grate this is the tool I am using which should be added to your set of kitchen tools.

Happy Cooking!