I was making cupcakes yesterday and I used my fresco ribbon grater for the first time to make chocolate curls. Just wanna share this nifty little product with you because before I was using my regular cheese grater and I was always frustrated by the results, because sometimes the chocolate comes out too fine. So I finally treated myself to a Fresco ribbon grater. You can also get a Microplane Brand Ribbon Grater but it comes out more expensive because of the brand name.
I got this in Pantry Magic Jakarta. Take note there are TWO kinds of Fresco Ribbon Graters, the regular kind and the one that is in the Mark McEwan by Fresco. I took the non-endorser one… well… because it’s slightly cheaper. Another great thing about ribbon graters is, if you buy the wider one like I did, is that if you grate cheese or chocolate diagonally, they come out smaller/finer so it’s also a double purpose product. Bang for your buck is always a big plus for me. So althought the long narrow ones, look cooler, the wide ribbon grater is better value.
- Strong stainless steel wire frame
- Includes plastic cover for safe storage
- Soft-grip handle and end for easy non-slip use
- Etched blades stay sharper longer for consistent cutting results
- Razor-like stainless steel cutting blades for effortless grating and zesting
I wanted to make short chocolate curls so that more chocolate would stick to the icing. But this grater is also good for longer curls.
I am also eyeing the long and narrow “fine” Microplane grater, for grating nutmeg and zesting lemons. But I’m still waiting for stock to arrive in Pantry Magic. Can’t wait!
Do you have a microplane grater at home? Why do you love it? I’d love to hear from you!
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very nifty gadget, tdw! i have a microplane grater –& I love it– it’s perfect for zesting.
Hey E, what kind of microplane grater do you have and what shape? Can you give me your reco for both?
The cupcakes look DELICIOUS! I have a very fine microplane zester/grater and I love it! It’s great for adding lemon zest to dishes, but also good when you just need a small amount of grated ginger or garlic, or want very ‘snowy’ Parmesan cheese over pasta. Definitely worth it!
Thank you Joy! Tiramisu cupcakes are a specialty of mine and friends order them from me. =) I am definitely looking forward to getting the find microplane grater! What shape is yours? The long one? Do you recommend the shape you have? I was thinking of the long skinny one but for no other reason than that it looks cool hehehe… so I’d love some first-hand info
Yes, I have the long skinny one, and it’s really easy to use. It’s good when I want to add a little garlic or ginger to a sauce. I also use it to zest lemons and oranges and add the zest to dressings, cake frosting or batter, etc. I use it all the time and it’s worth it!
Thanks for the feedback Joy! I am definitely looking forward to getting my hands on one!