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Most commonly used for zesting citrus, handheld <a href="https://www.amazon.com/microplane-grater/s?k=microplane+grater&rh=n%3A1055398%2Cp_89%3AMicroplane&dc&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&crid=35DX43UFD8C6C&linkCode=ur2&linkId=af5dc0ec5f42a203e027204df3f20fec&qid=1644532686&rnid=2528832011&sprefix=microplane%252Caps%252C137&tag=chefsteps02-20&ref=sr_nr_p_89_1">Microplane graters</a> are available in a variety of shapes and sizes and are a great tool to add to your kitchen arsenal. An excellent alternative to mincing by hand or bulkier box graters, a Microplane yields fluffy threads of cheese and truffles, shavings of chocolate perfect for garnishing, and finely minced aromatics that are easily dispersed in dishes for maximum flavor. Like Kleenex® and Ziploc®, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/microplane-grater/s?k=microplane+grater&rh=n%3A1055398%2Cp_89%3AMicroplane&dc&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&crid=35DX43UFD8C6C&linkCode=ur2&linkId=af5dc0ec5f42a203e027204df3f20fec&qid=1644532686&rnid=2528832011&sprefix=microplane%252Caps%252C137&tag=chefsteps02-20&ref=sr_nr_p_89_1">Microplane</a> is a brand name that has become synonymous with the tool itself. These handheld zesters and graters are perfect for prepping a variety of ingredients beyond citrus and cheese. From the common to the not-so-common, here’s how to know which size and shape grater to purchase and how you can put this tool to work in your kitchen every day and for nearly every dish.