How is this specifically for grating nutmeg? I see they make a spice grater, too, but it looks small, less multi-purpose than this one.
1695939
The spice grater would be the one you want for a nugget of nutmeg. The grates are smaller & sharp enough to finely grate nutmeg, ginsing etc. This larger one is lovely for Parmesean cheeses, zesting limes or lemons etc. Not for soft cheeses. I use mine all the time!
1695940
I don't know that it is specifically for nutmeg. The nutmeg graters usually have a little cage to protect your fingers. Having said that, it works on nutmeg, but watch your fingers.
1695941
Alton Brown uses this for grating nutmeg. Hold nutmeg carefully and watch your fingers as with any grating. You don't need to use a whole lot so it's fine for a small amount.
1695942
I found that this grater just didn't work well at all - on nutmeg or softer things. It took a long time and a lot of elbow grease to get any results and then the nutmeg was more of a soft powder than a nice grate.
1695943
I've never used it for grating nutmeg, but I think it would work well for that.
1695944
It will work. I have done it. This tool is very versatile. I use it to grate cheese, grate garlic, zest citrus, grate nutmeg, etc.
1695945
This looks like model exactly like the one I have. Mine grates nutmeg like a CHARM! I do it really all the time, almost daily (no kidding) in fact to top off my oatmeal. Also during the holidays, to sprinkle over eggnog. So I can't imagine why the poster Maureen's Microplane isn't up to it, because mine is at least 10 years old! I don't bother washing it between any uses for nutmeg. Otherwise I do hand wash it for other kinds of use, and then again, it's gone into the dishwasher innumerable times over the past years. P.S. Here's a GREAT tip: I've found some Mexican markets, who carry whole nutmeg, often sell it for MUCH CHEAPER than many grocery stores will on their spice aisle. This looks like model exactly like the one I have. Mine grates nutmeg like a CHARM! I do it really all the time, almost daily (no kidding) in fact to top off my oatmeal. Also during the holidays, to sprinkle over eggnog. So I can't imagine why the poster Maureen's Microplane isn't up to it, because mine is at least 10 years old! I don't bother washing it between any uses for nutmeg. Otherwise I do hand wash it for other kinds of use, and then again, it's gone into the dishwasher innumerable times over the past years. P.S. Here's a GREAT tip: I've found some Mexican markets, who carry whole... » Read More This looks like model exactly like the one I have. Mine grates nutmeg like a CHARM! I do it really all the time, almost daily (no kidding) in fact to top off my oatmeal. Also during the holidays, to sprinkle over eggnog. So I can't imagine why the poster Maureen's Microplane isn't up to it, because mine is at least 10 years old! I don't bother washing it between any uses for nutmeg. Otherwise I do hand wash it for other kinds of use, and then again, it's gone into the dishwasher innumerable times over the past years. P.S. Here's a GREAT tip: I've found some Mexican markets, who carry whole nutmeg, often sell it for MUCH CHEAPER than many grocery stores will on their spice aisle. « Show Less
1695946
This grater is great, but you would have to watch your fingers to grate nutmeg with it. The little grater may be best for that.
1537186
Wow, what an interesting subject. The softest food-object I've used the zester for is lemon rind, much of which (because of its softness and moisture-content) gets stuck in the grater's teeth. In my experience it works great for harder foods such as whole nutmeg and occasionally other similarly textured foods like very hard parmigiano. Although I have never tried celery, I imagine it is too moisture-laden and "limp" a food-object to be grated by the teeny "teeth" of this grater. Just put your magnification-eyeglasses on and dice with a good knife! Best regards!
195618
Probably good for that small amount. I use this one only when I'm making Caesar Salad dressing. I grind minced garlic, anchovies, capers and then grainy mustard wit the seeds in this set. I only do about 1 tsp. of each at a time so I don't have to grind so hard. My H has larger hands and he finds it easier to grab the smaller end of the pestle and grind with the fat, round end. However, my hands have some stiffness from old gymnastic routines so I find it easier to grab the fatter, rounder end of the pestle and only use the smaller end to grind.
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I'm reading these questions, because I've received this item as a much-wanted gift. (I'm thrilled!) And, coincidentally, I've just read an interesting series of posts about using a pestle and mortar for making nut butters on another site. See link. (I hope it's OK to post it.) Look for the comment and answers from a poster named Nablusiya. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/796482?page=all
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i did not have luck with grating carrots with the fine disk, but the one that is bigger was fine. i use the fine disk for nuts, chocolate etc, and the bigger one for carrots. the bigger one makes the pieces approximately to what one would get on the regular hand grater for apples. i hope this make sense to you.
988856
That is the price for one grater. Check the dimensions of the grater. I found it too small for my hands.
283102
It does not do a very good job of grinding large, hard spices such as nutmeg. You would need to break up the nut somewhat to get a fine grind of nutmeg. Nothing works as well as a microplane for nutmeg.
259294
it's a small grinder. We use it to grind pepercorns. Nutmegs are probably too large for the machine.
2052811
I love my "grinder" & use it for a lot of things but never for bones, it was not made for that job. I have made mincemeat and cranberry sauce that is healthier then store-bought. each piece is uniform and same size last year, I was given a turkey. I stripped the meat off the bones and ground it. it was good but not a job that I will do again.
209588
I would not recommend this for anything but hard cheese. It is underpowered for anything else and very hard to clean. Easier to grate by hand. There is only one size for the grater and you can not purchase any other sizes. We gave ours away to the goodwill.
1055534
I purchased it as a gift for my aunt, I believe it comes with 2 different size grating drums. One very fine and one that grates to a shredded cheese consistency. My personal opinion is that If you look at a food processor they sell discs that work well for grating. I have a food processor that can do many different things like puree, blend, make dough, grate and slice based on the attachment. They cost a bit more, but I cook for a living so I'd rather have 1 piece of equipment capable of doing many thing rather than cluttering space with one tool that does one thing. Hope this helps
195615
I used mine to crush and make a nice granular batch of chai mixed spices. It took a while, mainly because I was using it incorrectly. My son corrected my next effort and it did a quicker job. I was grinding/crushing coriander seed. I didn't get a powder so can't say if anyone else with more knowledge or experience could do better. It was a coarse product at the end much the texture of instant coffee crystals. This was my first mortar and pestle, so I was a complete novice.
40724
The cermaic grates are not sharp to the touch...you can run your finger across and not get a scratch. However, it quickly fine grates a garlic clove, or ginger piece in no time flat. My plate had a flower on the side and royal blue tube.
1357709
I'd say that this could be used for salt (or pretty much any other spice). In case you consider it a better option (to complete the set), Olde Thompson has a matching salt grinder, I searched for "Olde Thompson Bavaria Salt Mill" and it's the first search result (3823-00 5 1/2" Bavaria Salt Mill). I have both of them and they have worked quite well so far.
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gee, I never thought about grinding saffron, its so fine and wispy to begin with. Well the mortar and pestle fit nicely in the bowl for grinding pepper corns & coriander seeds which is mainly what I use it for. the mushroom pestle fits nicely for this but I don't think the tolerances are close enough to grind something as fine as saffron. I have another mini mortar and pestle of more traditional shape - don't remember how I acquired it but the bowl is about 2 dia. I bet that would work. Maybe look for mini M&P.;
607972
Yes, that seems a very likely use of the grater. I have not used it for that specific purpose but I cannot see it not doing just that. It does everything very well
588046
I have not used it except to make egg custard pie. It is a little bland in taste. Sorry I can't help you.