I'm using a four-sided grater and I've grated the rind of an orange and a lemon for addition to this cake. But it looks like half the rind is still on the scraper, in and around the tiny blades. Is there any trick to get these little bits out? I've use a cocktail pick but its no use!
2007-03-18 05:36:40 · 16 answers · asked by Curious kitten! 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
ex pro chef at your service: some people place wax paper or parchment on the side first, then grate, remove paper, and zest will come right off paper. i just give my grater a big bang and most falls off. then i deal with it with washing or soaking. good luck, your mom is lucky!
2007-03-18 05:41:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
In the future, invest in a micro-plane, it will make a world of difference. In the mean time, if you still need the rest of the zest try a good bang on the counter, over a board. If you have extra and want to try again, then spray with Pam, or oil inside and out, very very lightly, that will help release the zest.
As for cleaning, yes hot water and a scrub brush, even letting it soak will be fine, I keep an old toothbrush for under my nails, when all the mess is done. I Would Not use the toothbrush on the grater, that would be a bit yucky.
Your mom will love the cake either way because you made it with love.
Good luck, your a sweet kid.
2007-03-18 05:54:10 · answer #2 · answered by sheermadness40 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, try soaking the grater in hot, soapy water for about 10 minutes. Then, use some kind of bristled brush. You might even try using a toothbrush (old or new, your choice) which will even let you reach to the inside area.
When grating, you can also spray the grater with cooking oil before you use it.
BTW, I made a decision a few years ago not to use a four sided grater anymore. It is somewhat hard to clean them, and they are not so easy to use either. More chance, too, I think, of getting cut with that kind. Better to have a couple flat ones with different size holes.
Nice that you are making a cake for your mom!
2007-03-18 05:47:36 · answer #3 · answered by brain.at.work 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over time, it gets next to impossible to get everything out of the "fine" side of your grater. The best way is to soak the grater in some warm, soapy water, for 20 or 30 minutes. That should loosen the bulk of it. Then, use an old toothbrush to brush away the remaining debris. Don't use steel wool or anything else that can shred.
Also, try putting the grater on the top rack of your dishwasher, next time you're doing the dishes. The agitation should loosen a great deal of the gunk.
2007-03-18 05:46:58 · answer #4 · answered by What the Deuce?! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How To Get Orange Rind
2016-12-16 20:32:18 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a rasp you can get at a hardware store its a single grater and is used to file down wood but is perfect for grateing rinds or nutmeg try it you'llbe happy.
2007-03-18 05:48:14 · answer #6 · answered by rebarredforlife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a pastry brush (or a basting brush). Just be sure to brush carefully and gently or all the rind will end up on the floor and not in your bowl!
2007-03-18 06:32:25 · answer #7 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the event it's a fruit they have seeds, otherwise it's a vegetable. And vegetables are usually grown in the ground while fruits are grown in trees.
2017-02-18 14:28:31 · answer #8 · answered by Theresa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you need them for baking try using the back of a knife. If you are just trying to clean it, use a new nail brush or dish bursh to scub them out while running it under hot water.
2007-03-18 05:40:51 · answer #9 · answered by Angelface_the_1st 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need to use a special grater. its called a microplaner.. getting zest out of a cheese grater is a nightmare.
2007-03-18 05:45:01 · answer #10 · answered by grumpcookie 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋