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As a home chef, I love finding kitchen gadgets that make weeknight cooking less like a chore. Like my mini sautee pan—it solves the whole cooking-for-one dilemma on nights when I’d rather just order takeout. Or my electric kettle, which lets me enjoy a fresh cup of coffee or soup anywhere there’s an outlet.
My latest favorite cooking tool, though, is the Zulay Kitchen Rotary Cheese Grater ($30). Yes, it is advertised as a cheese grater, but this affordable kitchen find does a lot more than just tackle large blocks of Swiss and cheddar. With five interchangeable blades aimed at slicing, julienning, and shredding, this device makes cooking, baking, and meal prep so much easier. Keep reading for my honest review, as well as all the different ways I love to use it.
Includes five stainless steel drum blades for grating and slicing.
Colors: 4
Pros:
- Does *way* more than grate cheese
- Incredibly versatile
- Blades and hopper are detachable and dishwasher safe
- Affordable
- Suction-cup base prevents slipping
- Safer to use than traditional box graters and mandolins
Cons:
- Select colors sold out
First impressions
When I first unboxed my grater, I was pleasantly surprised by how compact the whole system was. Not only does the grater measure to just over a foot in height once fully set up, but its five interchangeable blades come in a compact, uniquely designed blade holder. This means that the whole gadget, including the extra blades, can be easily stored in cupboards, cabinets, pantries, or even under the sink—perfect for those of us with small kitchens.
It was also shocking how easy the system was to put together. As I unwrapped the different parts of the grater, it was pretty intuitive to know where each one went. The whole device came together in less than a minute and the thought of searching for assembly instructions never even crossed my mind.
My review
Despite the Zulay Kitchen Rotary Cheese Grater being an actual cheese grater, it can be used for so much more than shaving down blocks of parmesan. Each grater comes with five interchangeable blades designed for five different
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