Box graters are essential kitchen tools that can do a whole lot more than just shred cheese. We tested eight of them and found the best of the best.
Box graters typically have four sides, each devoted to one function. Two sides usually feature large- and medium-size holes for grating; one side includes a wannabe mandoline; and the final side has a zester. And while you might think that a box grater is a box grater is a box grater, you'd be wrong.
Here are some other things I looked out for during testing: Does the grater slip easily on a work surface or does it stay in place? Is it sturdy or will it break, bend, or dent after a run-in with a block of Parm that's been in your fridge just a little too long? Does it stay sharp after each use or dull easily? How easy is it to clean? Does the grater contain the food it shreds or will I have to embark on a scavenger hunt to find stray bits all over my kitchen? And how easy is it to store?...
For the initial tests, I grated/sliced/zested foods of different textures on each side, as I would when prepping any meal. I used carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, baking chocolate, cheddar cheese, and low-moisture mozzarella on the large holes; for the medium holes, I grated carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, and cheddar. On the slicer, I tested radish and cucumber. On the zester side, I used lime, ginger, nutmeg, and hard Parmesan cheese.
that more powdery grated cheese melts into creamy emulsified cheese sauces like cacio e pepe more successfully than those fluffy flakes. If you make a lot of pasta at home, that might be worth taking into account.While "surface glide technology" sounds an awful lot like marketing speak, it made all the difference in the world for this box grater, putting it ahead of the rest. What it means: a subtly grooved grating surface that allows for smooth, easy grating and maximum efficiency.
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