What is the actual purpose of the prickly side of the grater? Not every housewife knows this

20.03.2023 11:03

A grater is a tool that can be found in any kitchen.

This simple device is a great help when cooking.

Usually a grater has several sides.

The classic version of the grater consists of four edges, each of which is responsible for a specific function.

One of the sides still remains a mystery. We are talking about the sharpest and most prickly side. Not every housewife knows what this side is needed for.

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But the answer is quite simple and may even surprise you.

At first glance, it may seem that it is intended for making fruit or vegetable puree.

The whole point is that such a facet is necessary for grinding hard products. We are talking about hard cheese, cinnamon, nutmeg.

In addition, this side of the grater is also suitable if you need to make breadcrumbs.

You can also use the spiky side of the device to remove zest from citrus fruits.

Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor