{"product_id":"rotary-cheese-grater","title":"Rotary Cheese Grater, Hand Crank","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh cheese over your pasta in a few turns, and your knuckles never touch the grater.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh grated cheese right over the plate, with no scraped knuckles and no mess on the board. Drop a block into the hopper, squeeze the arm to press it onto the metal drum and turn the crank. White plastic body, 5.5 x 3.9 x 3.5 in, light enough to pass around the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo scraped knuckles.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your hand stays on the handle, well away from the drum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh cheese at dinner.\u003c\/strong\u003e Everyone grates their own over pasta, soup or salad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e A few turns of the crank and the cheese lands on the plate, not the counter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFresh cheese, right over the plate\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePass it round the table and let everyone grate their own. Drop a wedge of firm cheese into the hopper, squeeze the arm and turn the crank: fresh shreds fall straight onto the pasta, the soup or the salad, with no board and no bowl to wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrate down to the stub, fingers clear\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a box grater, the last inch of cheese is where knuckles get scraped. Here the squeeze arm presses the block onto the drum while your hand stays on the handle, so you can keep grating until only a small stub is left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall enough for the gadget drawer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 5.5 x 3.9 x 3.5 in (14 x 10 x 8.8 cm) and about 5.1 oz (145 g), it tucks into a drawer between pasta nights. Rinse the drum and hopper under warm water and let it dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoad the cheese.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lift the arm and drop a block of firm cheese into the hopper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSqueeze and turn.\u003c\/strong\u003e Squeeze the arm against the handle and turn the crank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse the drum and hopper in warm soapy water and let it air-dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eRotary cheese grater\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-crank rotary cheese grater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite plastic (hopper, arm and crank)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrum\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal grating drum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 x 3.9 x 3.5 in (14 x 10 x 8.8 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHopper opening\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 2.5 in (6.4 cm) wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 5.1 oz (145 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the drum and hopper in warm soapy water straight after use, before the cheese dries on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear the drum holes with a small brush and let it dry fully before storing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich cheeses work best?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirm and hard cheeses like parmesan, pecorino and aged cheddar grate best. Soft cheeses like brie or fresh mozzarella squash and clog the drum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it plastic or metal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe body, hopper, arm and crank are white plastic, and the grating drum is metal. That keeps it light, about 5.1 oz (145 g).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big a piece of cheese fits?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hopper opening is about 2.5 in (6.4 cm) wide. Cut big blocks into wedges that drop in easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hard to turn?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Squeeze the arm gently to press the cheese onto the drum and turn the crank at an easy pace. Harder cheese needs a bit more squeeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse the drum and hopper under warm soapy water right after use, brush out the drum holes and let it dry fully before you put it away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amani \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48463562014774,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/0906\/2710\/files\/rotary-cheese-grater-studio--calm-editorial.jpg?v=1793803472","url":"https:\/\/amani-co25.myshopify.com\/products\/rotary-cheese-grater","provider":"Amani \u0026 Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}