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Product Description
Amazon.com
For uniform lemon rind shreds, this is the perfect grater. Its design is based on that of a rasp, the small and efficient woodworking tool. The cutters are especially sharp, which guarantees easy grating. But this also means you'll need to exercise extra caution--no one likes grated knuckles. The totally flat grating surface makes it easy to move the fruit across the blades, while the rounded edges allow you to set this across the top of a bowl and grate directly into it. Ginger and all citrus fruits worked beautifully with this zester, and the tiny size of individual pieces means you won't need to do any additional chopping. --Jill Lightner
Product Description
A true American original, this zester is what made Microplane a must have amongst professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts. The iconic long and narrow, rasp-style design that originated in the woodshop. This zester is perfect for oranges, lemons, limes, and other citrus. Made in the USA.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
75 of 75 people found the following review helpful
By E. Thompson
It reduces a large lemon to a pile of fine, well-flavored zest in mere *seconds*, and it's really easy to clean (I give mine a quick rinse through the reverse side, then into the dishwasher). Although I have all the other Microplane products, this is the one I use most often, as the size, shape and cutting surfaces are perfect for citrus zest.
77 of 78 people found the following review helpful
The Microplane line of zesters and graters is worth every dime. It has made life much easier. The design is effecient in all cases and easy to maintain at home without much fuss. Because of its stainless steel nature it does not acquire odors either -- though do wash it after garlic/onion to be safe.
This particular model, however, should be used with a certain amount of caution because there is NO handle. One must grip this thing carefully. The folded edges of metal along the side can be grepped though it is a small area. It can also 'fit' over a large bowl but you must have something to anchor it properly or it slips. Which is why it gets a 4star instead of 5 like the others.
The other models such as the cheese grater model, does a good job with fruit zest as well and for those who don't want too much thinking about scraped knuckles it has a comfortable rubber/plastic handle that is easy to grip.
On the cooking front -- because of the ease and quality of the zest one is getting from these microplane zesters some adjustment in the amount of zest in recipe maybe called for. Your orange or lemon shortbread cookies will have extra kick from the same amount of zest (You have a finer, more surface area amount available).
Get a microplane zester and you will never go back. Matter of fact you will be tossing out your other zesters and graters.
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Several years ago there was an article in a cook's magazine on cheese graters. They tested a bunch of different kinds.This "hasp" type was awarded the best of all after much testing. I had never seen one available until recently on Amazon.com. i ordered one and was amazed at the ease of grating both hard parmesan cheese and lemon zest.I shall toss out all the others I have. But it was so good I mailed it as a birthday present to a friend and now (right now) I have to order another for myself. It is truly the best one yet!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great!
I have had this microplane for a couple months, and it is brilliant! I used to try to use a handheld cheese grater to zest fruit, and I couldn't believe the difference! Read more
Published 5 days ago by JG
5.0 out of 5 stars
My favorite grater
I love microplanes and this is far and away my favorite. I recently replaced my first, maybe a decade old, as it had finally begun to dull. Read more
Published 1 month ago by KRM
5.0 out of 5 stars
a gift
I like the one I have so well I decided to buy this for a grandson who will be makeing his own meals for the first time.
Published 1 month ago by Mary Griffith
5.0 out of 5 stars
perfect
Arrived in perfect condition and were just what I expected. The price was very good. All around I was very pleased.
Published 2 months ago by Karen Barden
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must have for ANY cook
Zesting lemons is a snap with this instrument -- which also grates cheese and nutmeg if you want it to. It's easy to clean and very strong, though light.
Published 2 months ago by L. Ulvang
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
Works as advertised. I have used it for many things for cheese to chocolate. It is easy to clean and easy to store.
Published 2 months ago by Bill Fabiano
5.0 out of 5 stars
USEFUL
Microplane has changed the way of making zëst. I buy one of these each year, for me is the best design, better than the one with the grip!
Published 2 months ago by chiquitalinda
5.0 out of 5 stars
just what i wanted...
this was the best price i could find on an authentic microplane zester....makes life simpler...great product..great service...everyone should have one...
Published 2 months ago by beachkat
3.0 out of 5 stars
Hoped for more.
Hard to hold with no handle. Didn't see anywhere that one could be purchased. Would not buy again unless a handle came with it.
Published 2 months ago by toots62001
5.0 out of 5 stars
best
highest quality, perfect to micorplaning solids (chocolate, nutmeg) zestings citrus fruits and processing garlic for full flavor. Highly recommend this product!
Published 3 months ago by andrew sorensen
