Nutmeg / spice grater

cdw3423 · 05-13-2008, 10:54 PM

On the episode "School of hard Nogs" Alton, uses a grater to grate nutmeg. It has a plastic cover that can be put on the back side to catch the grating. Does anyone know where I can find a grater like this?

Food Network Fan · 05-13-2008, 11:12 PM

Amazon has one Amazon.com: Norpro Nutmeg Grater: Home & Garden

And if you are looking for something special there are several antique models out there made of silver.

Antique silver nutmeg graters and rasps

cdw3423 · 05-14-2008, 12:12 AM

No that isn't it. I did finally find it though here... Amazon.com: Microplane Stainless Steel Zester: Kitchen & Dining

I also put up a youtube video of that part of the show...

YouTube - Alton Brown On Spice Graters

Food Network Fan · 05-14-2008, 12:20 AM

Oh okay I thought you meant the one he keeps in his pocket.

Chefnot · 05-14-2008, 03:17 AM

I keep one of those in the tool shed.

Food Network Fan · 05-14-2008, 08:17 AM

I think they were originally a tool used for making furniture.

MiseEnPlace · 05-14-2008, 08:59 AM

I have this one: Amazon.com: Microplane Grater/Zester: Home & Garden
Bought it at Linen N Things

I think the plastic cover Alton used is actually the cover that comes with the grater to protect it. At least, mine had that and I guess if I flipped it around it would do the same thing

Food Network Fan · 05-14-2008, 09:12 AM

I have that one. With a red handle. And one with larger slicing holes called a "ribbon grater" with a black handle.