The first time I saw one of my favorite chefs on television using a ceramic ginger grater, I knew that I had to have one. Instead of always using powdered ginger in my recipes, I could also incorporate freshly grated ginger.
A ginger grater has many rows of sharp teeth that are used to grate the ginger, leaving behind the inedible fibers. Some graters have a silicone ring on the bottom of it to keep it from moving around on the counter while you are grating. Having a moat around the teeth is great for catching all of the wonderful ginger pulp and juice.
To use one, first peel a large chunk of fresh gingerroot. Press it firmly against the sharp teeth and move it back and forth to release the pulp and juice. You will notice that the fibrous threads from the ginger stay together in your hand. Discard the fibers and measure out the pulp and juice for your recipes.
You don’t have to worry about a ginger grater taking up a lot of space in your kitchen. It’s very compact and fits easily in a kitchen drawer. Because it is made of ceramic it won’t stain or absorb orders. To clean it, just run it under hot water, or toss it in the dishwasher.
A ginger grater can also be used to grate fresh garlic or other root vegetables like horseradish. Once you start using your grater you will wonder why you didn’t buy one sooner. You can make your own ginger ale by adding fresh ginger juice to lemon-lime sodas, and you can add the juices to hot brewed tea.
Have fun grating and creating!
Pam
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