Microplane 46120 Premium Red Zester/Grater

I wasn't sure if I needed a Microplane, but I saw it everywhere, so I thought I'll try; I love good kitchen tools. It's incomparable to any other graters. So, much, better. So effortless to grate. You don't need to force the whatever you grate against the grater, just shreds. A versatile tool, good for grating, zesting and mincing (garlic or ginger). Fairly comfortable to hold, although the handle, for my smaller hands, is just a little bit thick. The result will be much finer than on an average grater, to bare in mind. Hard cheese is like some snowflake stands, grates much thinner, light strands. I do like this, though. More like shaving than grating, if that makes sense. Cleaning isn't straightforward, though; cleaning inside the folded sides is a bit difficult.

I didn't realise I needed a special tool for zesting citrus fruit - I thought I was managing just fine with a mini-grater. How wrong could I be? The Microplane Premium Zester/Grater is so efficient, it takes seconds to zest an orange. It gives you just the real flavoursome bit of the fruit, finely shredded with no pith. It washes easily too, with hot soapy water and a sponge - says dishwasher safe, but as I wouldn't dream of putting a sharp knife in the dishwasher, nor would I put this in. But you probably can. It is a good, balanced size to hold - zesting is now a pleasure rather than a tedious hit & miss chore. If you are reading this, then you obviously have the slightest thought of buying one...DO IT.

Is a microplane... not much to say, good and sharp as always

Getting fresh orange or lemon zest used to be a tedious chore. Now this zester has made it quick and easy. It gets every-single-bit of the peel, and in a tidy manner. It made effortless to grate ginger too. The handle is comfortable for my small hands, and quite light. I chose the orange handle to identify it quickly in the drawer. Expensive, but worth it.

There is a reason certain chefs, TV cooks, and cookbook writers use a Microplane grater. Easy to use, makes zesting an absolute doddle, great on grating fresh ginger, and copes with chocolate perfectly. I am confused with Amazon asking for a star rating for versatility. Eh? It isn't a Swiss Army Knife, it's a grater (there are limits). Lastly, love the bright, bold, red colour; which goes perfectly with my (accents of pink and red) kitchen and me camper van's kitchenette. Two purchased, two cooking areas to make healthy food that will hopefully keep me alive. How's that for cooking confidence?

Many of the recipes I have been trying are American & require a microplane or rasp as they are called in the US. Having once lived in the US for many years I was used to this kitchen utensil but found it somewhat difficult getting one in the UK. When I saw the price I thought it was expensive but decided I needed it. Forget the price, its worth every penny! Forget using a grater to get lemon or lime rind and taking way too much time to get even a teaspoon full. This gadget is incredible, it takes seconds. If you are not particular about the colour of the handle you can pay less. This red one was the least expensive. Every kitchen should have one of these you will have your money returned by the ease of acquiring citrus rind!

Grating Parmesan quickly into a large pile of tasty fluffy ‘angel dust’ saves waste and it makes short work of garlic (less messy than a garlic press) and of course it zests lemons. Lightweight, easy to use. Not too easy to clean but a gentle tap releases most of what you’ve grated. But be careful of grating your fingers.

Perfect for grating, it's fine/small grater. Hence the name micro. your buying this for garlic, ginger parmasan, zestimg etc amazing however if your buying to use for carrots, cabbage etc. Then purchase a grater not a micro one! Peace and love. As I saw a few silly reviews had to add that in there.

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Da ormai qualche anno sono passato alle grattugie della microplane, stanco della fatica immane che si deve fare con le vecchie, classiche grattugie da parmigiano (totalmente inutili per grattugiare qualsiasi altra cosa, tra l'altro). Mi si è aperto un mondo: - si fa meno fatica - si puliscono molto più rapidamente (non resta tutto appiccicato/impastato, cme nelle vecchie grattugie) - grattugiano non solo i lparmigiano/grana, ma anche la buccia degli agrumi, le noci moscate, il cioccolato, e qualsiasi altra cosa Ce ne sono di vari tipi, con diverso spessore della lama che realizzano un diverso effetto sul prodotto grattugiato finale (documentatevi sul sito della microplane e scegliete secondo esigenza), più o meno adatte ai diversi prodotti da grattugiare. Attenzione: nella mia esperienza più adatto vuol dire assolutamente perfetto per il prodotto, meno adatto vuol, dire che grattugia comunque meglio del 95% delle altre grattugie!) Overall: costano un po' più della concorrenza, ma la qualità è strepitosa... e il tempo (e gli improperi) che vi faranno risparmiare compensano ampiamente (secondo me) il costo iniziale maggiore! Prodotti consigliatissimi!

I purchased this as one of the longtime items on my wife’s wishlist, and it turned out to be a fantastic gift. She was genuinely excited after receiving it and has been very happy with it ever since. Sometimes the best gifts are the practical items someone has wanted for a long time, and this was exactly that kind of purchase. The quality feels excellent. It is sharp, sturdy, and well made, with the kind of simple professional design that makes you immediately understand why it is so popular. It works beautifully for citrus zesting, cheese, garlic, and other kitchen tasks. My wife especially appreciates how effortless it is to use compared with cheaper graters. It produces fine, consistent results quickly and makes cooking feel easier and more enjoyable. The handle is comfortable, the stainless steel feels durable, and it cleans up easily after use. Most importantly, she truly loved it, which made this purchase a big success for me. Overall, a high-quality kitchen tool and an excellent gift idea for anyone who enjoys cooking. Five stars.

Ho acquistato la prima grattugia Microplane più di 10 anni fa e funziona ancora abbastanza bene. Si può lavare con facilità, non rimangono residui incastrati nei dentini della lama. Quindi posso usarla per grattugiare sia formaggio che scorze di agrumi (alternativamente e solo dopo lavaggio con acqua e detersivo piatti)

Scrivo questa recensione dopo più di un anno dall'acquisto e la grattugia è ancora come all'arrivo. L'impugnatura è comoda e il tutto è funzionale. Ormai usiamo solo questa soprattutto per parmigiano. L'abbiamo messa anche spesso in lavastoviglie e non ha subito danni.