What is the difference between a Microplane and a zester?

Grating Nutmeg & Other Spices ( While Microplane makes a separate tool specifically for grating spices, I’ve found that the zester/grater works just fine for spices.) And while it’s a bit tougher than grating nutmeg, you can also grate cinnamon sticks with a Microplane, according to senior digital editor Jaime Milan.

Which is better zester or grater?

A box grater, which usually has different-sized holes on each of its sides, is the most versatile style of grater, but a narrower, flat zester is easier to maneuver when grating citrus and other small things. Depending on how often you cook, you may find uses for both.

What zester do professional chefs use?

Microplane
Microplane is usually the zester or grater of choice in commercial kitchens, and it’s an equally great option for your home kitchen. The Microplane can be used to zest citrus, grate cheese, or even create powders from ginger, chili, nutmeg, and much, much more.

Can you use a Microplane to grate cheese?

Microplanes are one of my most-used kitchen gadgets. They’re ideal for grating hard cheeses, but also garlic, fresh ginger, & whole nutmeg. They’re also great for zesting citrus. The Microplane is easy to use, simply run the cheese along the surface and fine shreds of cheese fall out the other side.

Which Microplane should I get?

For the best fine-grating and zesting, you should also opt for a rasp-style grater. For one with a long, sharp blade and comfortable grip, choose the inexpensive Microplane Classic Series Zester. With both on hand in your kitchen, all your grating needs will be satisfied—with aplomb.

What should I look for in a Microplane?

What To Look for in a Microplane Zester

  • Handle – You want a handle that is a good length and that will be comfortable to hold or balance as you zest or grate.
  • Sharpness – You want a microplane zester that will come sharp and maintain its sharpness for a long time.

Which Microplane series is best?

Best Overall: Microplane Premium Zester.

  • Best for Citrus: Microplane EcoGrate Series Fine Grater.
  • Best for Spices: Norpro Nutmeg Grater.
  • Best for Cheese: Microplane Artisan Series Coarse Cheese Grater.
  • Best Multipurpose: Deiss Pro Citrus Zester & Cheese Grater.

    • Can you sharpen a Microplane zester?

    The blades of our graters cannot be sharpened.