Gefu GF35370 Ginger Grater

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The biggest difference between this grater and the classic zester-grater is the shape of its razor-like teeth. Cleaning: The porcelain grater is suitable for cleaning in the dishwasher - we still recommend gentle cleaning by hand. My experience with this is that the fibrous part mostly remains on the piece I’m grating so only the soft pulp and juice are in the dish. Inspired by a journey in the East, the Boga ginger grater by Valerio Sommella brings a touch of enigma and refined Eastern charm to any kitchen. Epicurious may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.

It’s true that ceramic graters are fantastic at turning fibrous roots like ginger and wasabi into a puree. I chose this model as it features small spout/lip that is perfect for say using whist making ginger tea (pour hot water into grater then pour from grater into cup! This Gefu Ginger Grater has small, sharp teeth which quickly and efficiently grate ginger to add to dishes.Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Alessi is now a B Corp, a company which strives to maximise the positive impact they have on their employees, the communities in which they operate and the environment, by using the business as a force for regeneration and sustainability. OXO began life when Sam Farber, an entrepreneur in the housewares industry, saw an opportunity to create comfortable kitchen tools that could be used by everyone.

I purchased one for my wife for Christmas and wanted to get my sister and brother-in-law one as well, but they sold out quickly. In the fifties, he became managing director of the company, introducing a new international dimension, which he developed by working with external designers. Simple and effective, just give your peeled ginger a good rub on the sharp teeth for purée in seconds, with all the flavourful oils collected in the moat.So with ceramic graters there’s a risk of using too much ginger in recipes (though admittedly that’s not really a bad thing in my book). One inch of ginger was all it took to tell me this is the most superior ginger grating tool out there. This makes it quick and easy to grate and use the juice as well, which I tend to loose if I’m chopping it by hand or grating it on a cheese grater!

Valerio Sommella designed "Boga" a ginger grater, inspired by the namesake fish, with its tapered body and large 'bug' eyes. I was able to easily grate 1 inch of ginger in 50 seconds, and since the grater was new and sharp, I didn’t have to push too hard. Rub the ginger or garlic in a circular motion on the raised teeth with light pressure and watch it turn to finely grated paste in front of your eyes. Alessi Boga Ginger Grater model in AISI (American Iron and Steel institute) quality grade 430 mat steel, is in the design of the Caribbean Boga/Bogita fish. No modern cooking collection is complete without the right ginger grater—a tool that draws out maximum flavor and aroma from fresh ginger root, complete with all its health benefits and that inimitable spicy and invigorating taste.And the little ceramic nubs in the center are really sharp and positioned in different directions for maximum shred.