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It will eventually dull, so it's not truly a buy it for life, but it will last quite some time and is inexpensive. I've had mine for 10 years and never had to do anything but keep it clean.
I cook fairly often, and use it primarily for garlic, cheese, and zesting citrus (primarily grapefruit and lime).
Is a zester the same thing? I actually just received this as a gift for the holidays. https://www.amazon.com/Deiss-Citrus-Zester-Cheese-Grater/dp/B0738C7RXF/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=zester&qid=1611872625&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUjFZSFlDSlRSQ001JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDkzMjYzMjcx...
No problem. Here are my notes regarding the recipe I linked to:
Get a microplane zester off of Amazon if you don't already have one. It will take awhile to zest but just go slow and be patient. I normally have an old episode of the Simpsons or an audiobook/podcast or something on in the background so I don't get bored.
Do not filter the alcohol. It's unnecessary if you start with good alcohol (see below).
If you're in the US, then I recommend 75% ABV Everclear. If you're in Europe then I recommend Wratislavia Spirytus or Polmos Spirytus 95% ABV alcohol mixed with Sobieski or Wyborowa 40% ABV vodka. You want the end result to be 75% ABV, so:
- 500 ml: 325 ml 95% ABV + 175 ml 40% ABV
- 750 ml: 475 ml 95% ABV + 275 ml 40% ABV
- 1000 ml: 650 ml 95% ABV + 350 ml 40% ABV
- 1500 ml: 950 ml 95% ABV + 550 ml 40% ABV
- 500 ml: 325 ml 95% ABV + 175 ml 40% ABV
Get the finest mesh (25-100 micron) you can possibly get for your final filtration step. I do not recommend coffee filters as they are easily gummed up. Something like this, although a bit larger. A thing worth doing is worth doing right and home made booze looks a lot nicer if there aren't bits floating in it.
I always felt that way about zesting until I got one of these! Lemon Zester, Hand-held Stainless Steel Cheese Grater for Kitchen - Fine Shredder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SG2LDDH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_7Q4XT94DDFYK9X2B0PP7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
For garlic I use a lemon zest grater right over the pan when cooking, it's super fast and you just need to rince the thing straight away.
Always in the mood...
That kind of thing
The OXO channel knife is wonderful for a pretty good price!
OXO Good Grips Citrus Zester With Channel Knife https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L5D4L5Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_8CPG9566QTD267MXCEBN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I use this stainless steel grater. I have had much better luck using this compared to any press I’ve tried.
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you kind of have to draw file them for it to be effective.
thats a sureform style planer/rasp for use on wood. one specific version of this planer/rasp saw that these were actually really popular with chefs and decided to market the market their planer/rasp specifically to chefs. funny enough, they are still popular for wood you just have to buy them in the kitchen isle instead of the tool isle. the microplane
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Product name: Prepworks by Progressive Pocket Zester
Features:
- The Prep works by Progressive pocket zester has a razor sharp etched grating surface to quickly zest all types of citrus
- It includes a safety blade cover that easily snaps on to the back of the product when zesting, this acts as a container to catch freshly zested citrus
- The soft, comfort-fit finger grooves also help you have secure grip when in use
- The small design allows for easy storage, taking up a minimal amount of space inside your gadget drawer
- This zester is dishwasher safe
- Patent pending
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Product name: Joseph Joseph Handi-Zest Multi-Function Zester with Blade Wiper, Green
Features:
- Razor sharp, etched stainless-steel blade
- Integrated cleaning blade ensures no wasted zest
- Ergonomic handle
- Protective sheath for safe storage
- Perfect for zesting citrus fruits and grating spices
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You need one of these zesters: Tablecraft 10" Stainless Steel Firm Grip Zester/Lemon Peeler https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009XDXIO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_fMtZFb5ADMFMQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
One rinse and it’s clean. It also makes larger zest strips so there is more flavor, in my opinion.
Autre truc : ça peut paraître évident, mais on gagne vraiment à acheter les trucs les moins transformés. Et typiquement, mon meilleur exemple c'est le parmesan - même si ça marche aussi avec tous les fromages rapés. Les petits sachets de parmesan pré-rapé c'est vraiment de la chiotte, pas de goût ou le perd très vite, pour du 45€/kg.
Tu vas chez ton fromager, tu te fais couper un morceau de parmesan AOP 24 ou 36 mois. 30€kg environ. Chez toi tu prends ton microplane (autre incontournable : ça fait zesteur mais aussi rape à fromage et purée d'ail), et last minute sur tes pâtes, ton risotto, n'importe quoi. Bam.
Get an old style one that is big and just use a brush
This one on amazon is probably too narrow for cheddar, but I like that the item shows it being used for chocolate ginger and coconut. I wonder what all four would taste like mixed together.
cheese grater or a citrus zester like this one are my go to for a small amount of garlic. works wonders and is consistent with size of the mince.
I want to add another vote for the microplane. Absolutely amazing too. We use ours at least once a day. And it’s $12.
Microplane 46020 Premium Zester Grater-Made in USA Stainless Steel Blade-for zesting Citrus and Grating Cheese-Soft Touch Handle-Black, 12" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00151WA06/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_pl2aCbF8PZYFP
I've tried 3 variations:
- The one I landed on above.
- "oleo sugar extraction" method, I then use the lime juice to "rinse" the sugar off the peels.
- Making the lime syrup and letting the zest soak over night and straining.
2 works REALLY well if all you have is a vegetable peeler and can only get garnish-style strips of peel.
However, all 3 are indistinguishable if you use a zester like this: https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Lemon-Zester-Channel/dp/B00004OCJO/ref=sr_1_5?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1474928146&sr=1-5&keywords=citrus+zester
My guess is that so much surface area is exposed using zest that it doesn't make much of a difference on the technique.
To add to my above, I'll usually strain through a chinois and give a gentle press with a spoon to really get that good shit out.
I've also used blood oranges in a Hefeweizen and Cara cara navels in an American wheat. I use a citrus zester (https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Lemon-Zester-Channel/dp/B00004OCJO/ref=sr_1_3) to get the zest without the pith. It's pretty easy to use, but it does make very small shavings of zest.
You have to put them in a hop sock. The first time I used citrus zest, I just plopped it into the beer. At racking time it clogged up my auto siphon big time. I learned that lesson. Total pain in the @$$.
Not sure if this will work, but I use it for grating really hard Parmesan:
http://www.amazon.ca/Microplane-46020-Premium-Zester-Grater/dp/B00151WA06/ref=tag_dpp_lp_edpp_ttl_in
You can probably find a cheap one at a dollar store?