That said, there is a real value in having at least two styles
of Microplane, the finest one for citrus and other super hard stuff like ginger and lemongrass, and one with wider teeth, which is much better suited to hard cheeses.»
«Sour cream and a few swipes
of the microplane on a lemon make a world of difference.»
When zesting, we recommend using one
of these microplanes.
Not exact matches
Not all industrial kitchens come with a
microplane, so Chef Nina Clemente, owner
of The Smiles di Alba in Los Angeles and summer chef at The Standard Plaza in New York City, has taken to bringing her own when she caters in someone else's space.
Use a
microplane or fine grater to grate in the zest
of about 1/4
of the orange and bash in the seeds from half the pomegranate and squeeze in the juice, then add a lid to the pan.
1/2 cup tahini 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 2 T. orange juice 2 T. water 1 clove
of garlic, grated on a
microplane 1 tsp.
SESAME GARLIC SAUCE INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup gluten - free tamari soy sauce 2 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup / coconut nectar 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus extra 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil (I used a hot - toasted one with chilies) 1 clove
of garlic, finely grated with a
Microplane grater 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, plus extra for garnish NOODLES ETC: 3/4 lb noodles
of choice 4 cups small broccoli florets, from roughly 1 bunch
of broccoli 2 tablespoons coconut oil 8 oz / 227 grams tempeh, sliced 1/2 inch thick handful
of Thai basil leaves, sliced (or regular basil, no big deal!)
Unlike lemons, limes and bigger cousin orange, clementine do not have the white pith separating fruit from skin to let you know when to stop your
Microplane and move on to the next section
of skin.
Superfood Smoothies 1 C greens (any combo
of spinach, beet greens, kale or swiss chard), washed and chopped 1/3 cucumber (about 4 - 5 thick slices), sliced and quartered 1 small beet, peeled and finely grated (use a
microplane!)
And, sort
of on the same topic: if you keep your ginger root in the freezer, two good things happen: 1) it does not go bad; and 2) you can grate it on a
microplane really fast and without any need to peel.
Use a zester,
microplane, or small - holed cheese grater to remove the thin layer
of green zest from the lime.
The
microplane zester ranks among the top 4
of my favorite kitchen tools and gadgets.
The chocolate in the dough is grated on a
microplane, instead
of melted as you would expect.
So, a hint
of the salt hand - grated over the top, using my
microplane grater, was the piece de resistance.
I peel ginger using the edge
of a spoon and grate it with a
microplane.
Just use a
microplane, or if you don't have that, then the small grater side
of the box grater will work fine.
Ginger: to easily mince fresh ginger, try using a
microplane or peep one
of the tips from The Kitchn.
Lime zest is a fresh addition to macaroons, and a
Microplane is our zesting tool
of choice.
Ingredients: 2 normal people / 4 Gwyneths 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas, crushed 1 clove garlic, minced 4 scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced 1/4 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped Zest
of 1 lemon (Use a
Microplane grater!)
Using a
microplane, zest the orange over each piece
of toast before serving.
So if you really want to up the ante on your next Asian dish, try julienning your ginger instead
of grating (my 2nd favorite method using a
microplane zester) or mincing it.
Remove shells and finely grate eggs with a
Microplane or the fine holes
of box grater into a small bowl.
Now, I have every size
microplane grater which is definitely not minimalist, but remember that my full time job as a food blogger and recipe developer means that I spend heaps
of time in my kitchen.
It would be great to win a copy
of the Per La Famiglia Cookbook signed by author Emily Richards, a Set
of Three
Microplane Elite Graters / Zesters and a Gnocchi Board.
Regarding the amount
of zest, I used a
microplane grater which produces really fine, fluffy zest and eight enormous lemons from our backyard tree.
Zest the lime using the small side
of a box grater or a
microplane; halve one and cut the other into wedges.
Rinse the lemon and zest it using the small side
of a box grater or a
microplane; halve it and juice half into the bowl.
As soon as the muffins are out
of the oven, use a grater or
microplane to grate the chocolate chips you set aside over the tops
of the muffins.
For the Chicken: Zest
of 1 lemon, finely grated with a
Microplane 2 tablespoons, plus 1 teaspoon, salt 1 garlic clove, finely grated with a microplane 1 tablespoon thyme leaves, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper One 3 - to -4-pound organic, pasture - raised chicken, rinsed and patted dry 2 tablespoons butt
Microplane 2 tablespoons, plus 1 teaspoon, salt 1 garlic clove, finely grated with a
microplane 1 tablespoon thyme leaves, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper One 3 - to -4-pound organic, pasture - raised chicken, rinsed and patted dry 2 tablespoons butt
microplane 1 tablespoon thyme leaves, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper One 3 - to -4-pound organic, pasture - raised chicken, rinsed and patted dry 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Using a
microplane or fine rasp grater, grate zest
of 1/2 lemon over apples.
Grating garlic on an Oxo or
Microplane zester / grater delivers the same burst
of flavor as crushing garlic in a press, but it's faster and easier to clean up.
9 Using a
Microplane grater, grate the raw chocolate over the top
of the cake to evenly cover.
LEMON TAHINI: 1/4 cup tahini 1/4 cup filtered water 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 clove
of garlic, finely minced (or grated with a
Microplane) 1 teaspoon olive oil sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste POTATOES: 1 1/2 lbs new potatoes, scrubbed 1 tablespoon heat - tolerant oil, like avocado 1 teaspoon za'atar HARISSA CHICKPEAS: 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 1 teaspoon chili flakes 1 tablespoon heat - tolerant oil, like avocado 1 shallot, fine dice (about 1/3 cup diced shallot) 1 clove
of garlic, finely minced 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 15 - ounce can, drained) 1 cup crushed canned tomatoes (I like fire - roasted here) 1/4 cup filtered water (+ extra if necessary) TO SERVE: 4 big handfuls
of chopped mixed greens olive oil fresh lemon juice extra za'atar 1/3 cup chopped flat leaf parsley Make the lemon - y tahini.
(I grate frozen ginger on a
microplane instead
of mincing it, if you are so inclined.)
For the filling: 1 butternut squash, cut in half lengthwise, seeds scooped out 2 small yellow onions, trimmed and cut into eighths Olive oil 1/2 chipotle pepper from a can
of chipotles in adobo, chopped (1 tablespoon), plus 1 teaspoon
of the adobo sauce from the can 1 clove garlic, minced or run through a
microplane 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt
You'll want a
microplane style zester rather than one that peels off large pieces
of zest, because you don't want large chunks
of peel in your lovely, smooth lemon curd.
To grate the ginger, use a piece
of ginger about 4 inches long and grate to a pulp using a
Microplane or fine grater.
Microplane grater Sprinkling a dish with grated Parmesan is a great way to get a lot
of flavor — but not a lot
of fat.
Whenever you need lemon zest, use a fine grater or
microplane to grate one
of the lemon halves — all
of it, including the frozen peel and fruit — right into whatever you're making.
A big warm thank - you to Jenny Jack
of the Brunette Baker for organizing this blog hop and Emily Richards, Whitecap Publishing, and
Microplane for providing this tasty giveaway!
While I have a
microplane grater, I rarely use it anymore and instead use the fine side
of my box grater to finely grate ginger, garlic, cacao butter, beeswax (for natural beauty care recipes and salves) or spices.
P.S. Make sure to enter the giveaway below to win my favorite whisk,
microplane (zester / grater), and a copy
of Homemade Decadence!
If you don't have a
microplane or zester, you can also use the small side
of a box grater.
You can use a citrus zesting tool, a
microplane, or the smallest holes
of a cheese grater; you can also use a vegetable peeler or even a knife, just be sure to avoid the white pith which can be bitter.