Tool
Rasp grater
Zest, garlic and hard cheese in seconds.
What it is and why it matters
A rasp grater like a Microplane has tiny, sharp teeth. It zests citrus, grates garlic and ginger, and turns hard cheese like Parmesan into a fine fluff. It's quick and takes up almost no drawer space.
Used in 78 Simmerbee recipes: needed in 47, nice to have in 31.
In our guides: #11 in Small-kitchen essentials
Recipes that need it (47)
dinner (24)
- Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
- Air-Fryer Orange Chicken
- Baked Cod with Lemon Herb Crumbs
- Baked Turkey Meatballs
- Cacio e Pepe (Cheese and Black Pepper Pasta)
- Classic Baked Beef and Pork Meatballs
- Classic Spaghetti Carbonara
- Cold Sesame Noodles with Cucumber and Carrot
- Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo
- Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with Spinach
- Crispy Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Wings
- Fresh Basil Pesto Pasta
- Garlic Herb Roast Turkey Breast
- Garlic Rosemary Lamb Chops
- Garlicky Ground Pork and Green Bean Stir-Fry
- Grilled Lamb Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- Herb Butter Roast Chicken
- Korean-Inspired Beef Bulgogi (Skillet)
- Lemon Butter Baked Salmon
- Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
- Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans
- Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
- Spatchcocked Lemon Pepper Chicken
- Takeout-Style Orange Chicken
lunch (1)
side-dishes (16)
- Broiled Street-Style Corn with Cotija and Lime
- Cheesy Garlic Bread
- Classic Homemade Garlic Bread
- Crispy Parmesan Lemon Roasted Broccoli
- Cumin Lime Roasted Carrots
- Easy Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons
- Fluffy Cilantro Lime Rice
- Garlic Sesame Roasted Broccoli
- Greek Red Wine Vinaigrette
- Greek-Style Lemon Oregano Roasted Potatoes
- Lemon Almond Green Beans
- Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
- Lemon Herb Rice Pilaf with Orzo
- Orange-Ginger Cranberry Sauce
- Sesame Ginger Dressing
- Whisked Balsamic Vinaigrette
desserts (3)
- Classic Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust
- Lemon Cream Cheese Bundt Pound Cake
- Lemon Cut-Out Sugar Cookies with Lemon Glaze
breakfast-brunch (3)
- Glazed Blueberry Lemon Scones
- Lemon Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
- Lemon Blueberry Muffins with Sugar Tops
Nice to have for (31)
These recipes work without it; it makes the job easier.
side-dishes (2)
dinner (24)
- Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
- Creamy Chickpea Coconut Curry with Spinach
- Crispy Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry
- Everyday Red Lentil Dal
- Grilled Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki
- Herb-Butter Roast Turkey
- Herb-Crusted Prime Rib Roast
- Korean-Inspired Ground Beef Bulgogi Bowls
- Lemon-Herb Roast Leg of Lamb
- Maple Dijon Baked Salmon
- Mediterranean Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with Feta
- Oven-Baked Gochujang-Honey Wings
- Penne alla Vodka
- Pressure Cooker Butter Chicken
- Sheet-Pan Chicken Shawarma with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- Sheet-Pan Chicken Souvlaki with Peppers and Onions
- Skillet Beef and Broccoli
- Skillet Chicken Teriyaki
- Slow-Cooker Beef and Broccoli
- Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
- Steamed Mussels in Coconut Curry Broth
- Vegan Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup
- Weeknight Chicken Tikka Masala
- Weeknight Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
appetizers-snacks (2)
desserts (2)
beverages (1)
Often used with it
Measuring cups and spoons8-inch chef's knifeLarge cutting boardNesting mixing bowlsLocking tongsInstant-read thermometer