Grating cheese has long been considered a culinary chore, often deemed a necessary evil due to the unwieldy nature of the box grater and the ensuing mess of little cheese flakes on the counter.
The post-grating cleanup only compounds the frustration, making it a less-than-enjoyable kitchen task.
Interestingly, a recent revelation challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding the use of the cheese grater. Contrary to the practice of positioning the grater upright, there exists a simpler method – just turn the grater on its side.
Several years ago a tattoo artist from England shared a video showcasing her updated cheese-grating technique, sparking widespread interest and excitement on social media.
How does this method work? Placing the grater on its side allows you to move the block of cheese horizontally, enabling the shredded cheese to fall effortlessly into the grater's body. This facilitates easy transfer into a bowl upon completion, eliminating the need to balance the upright grater on a plate or in a bowl.
Ok, I was today years old when I found out THIS is how a cheese grater is used !? I feel a fool pic.twitter.com/OwE0Cvm8ZO
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Also, the risk of scraping knuckles is virtually eliminated, as the horizontal grating method ensures fingers remain clear of the sharp metal grates.
While this revolutionary hack doesn't exempt you from the inevitable cleaning process, we've also identified an efficient method for tackling a hard to clean cheese grater – a lemon wedge.
For those ready to bid farewell to the traditional box grater, there are many innovative cheese grater options out there.
Say goodbye to the conventional upright cheese-grating approach and usher in a new era of efficiency and control in the kitchen with this straightforward yet game-changing kitchen hack.
Your cheese grating experience is about to undergo a remarkable transformation!
