Techniques
Use a microplane to zest citrus and finely grate cheese
A microplane makes it easy to zest lemons/limes and to grate cheese very finely.
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Better flavour
Presentation
Confidence
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The instructor uses a microplane frequently for zesting citrus and for fine cheese grating, sometimes more than a standard grater.
The short version
- Microplanes are useful for both citrus zest and very fine grating.
What you need
- microplane (zester)optional
Why it works
/Fine rasp-style teeth remove zest and create very small shreds efficiently./
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