Many people across the country own a grater but may not realise that all sides are used for different items. The grater is a kitchen essential for grating vegetables, cheese, and spices such as ginger or cinnamon. But it turns out there is a secret fourth side that is forgotten about and is used specifically for this item.
Chances are, there's a genius grating technique you've overlooked but don't worry, guidance is here. Innovative methods to utilise our kitchen gadgets abound, whether it's using your spoon's hole to measure perfect spaghetti portions or tweaking the dishwasher to fit lofty wine glasses. A revelation from an online foodie might just revolutionise your approach to the trusty grater.
A Reddit user pondered the purpose of those minuscule holes on their grater: "All this has ever done is hurt my hand, but I've literally never used those small hole graters ever. Pretty much just use the other side for making grated cheese," they confessed. The online community shared their thoughts, as another user expressed their dilemma: "I have this exact one.
.. and I've also assumed it was to make the cheese a bit smaller after grating.
All it does though however, is f*** your hand up when you misshold it!! scrapes a good knuckle...
" However, seasoned cooks came to the rescue with some stellar advice, revealing: "Yeah, but it took years to figure out, Parmesan and lemon/orange/ lime zest is best shredded on those two sides," reports the Mirror . Another culinary enthusiast su.