The Classic Short Extra Coarse Cheese Grater - Black

Extra coarse graters yield wide and thick shreds of grated foods. When you want to maintain the taste and texture of an ingredient, an extra coarse blade is your go-to kitchen tool. The difference between and a classic zester/grater from Microplane and a Classic Shorty is a 1.5" shorter blade.   Each rasp style grater comes with a reusable cover,  etched grating surface, and an easy to hold handle.  

Extra coarse graters yield large, flavorful shreds of grated foods. Similar to a julienne knife cut, but a thicker and wider curl of food. When you’re looking to maintain the taste and texture of an ingredient, an extra coarse blade is your go-to kitchen tool.

Use an Extra Coarse Grater for recipes that call for uniformly cut ingredients that retain their flavor:

Cheese

Cabbage

Potatoes

Onions

Carrots

Apples

Cold butter (for baking)