Question About the Rotary Grater

[chefheidi2003]

I like using the Rotary Grater, I just have a question about it. Is it just me or does everyone have this problem? When I grate with it, the cheese stays in a really long strand and then they all just twist around themselves. Is there a way around that??

Thank you in advance for your answers.

 

[crystalscookingnow]

I do a half turn one way, then back it around the other way a half turn.

 

[Tropicalburstqt2]

IMO, it depends on the cheese because I've noticed that it does it a lot when I shred Vermont extra sharp cheddar.

 

[pampchefsarah]

Yes, like Amy suggested, harder cheeses (like parmesan) grate easier, and, like Heidi said, turning the handle back and forth for softer cheeses seems to work better.

 

[karen_anne1]

This sounds strange but try it - microwave the cheese so it's just 'warm' NOT melted - (approx 7-12seconds) - it makes it SO much easier to use the grater. A friend told me that and I've been doing it ever since! Good luck~!

 

[floccies]

Cut the block of cheese in 1/2 before you put it in the grater. If the strands are too long cut the block of cheese into more pieces.

 

[chefheidi2003]

Cut the block of cheese in 1/2 before you put it in the grater. If the strands are too long cut the block of cheese into more pieces.

I do cut it pretty small..I don't think it will work too great if I cut it any smaller..idk..my bf doesn't seem to care..so..I guess I am just a spaz..LOL

 

[rlombas]

Hello! Thank you for your question about the Rotary Grater. I'm glad to hear that you enjoy using it. To address your concern about the cheese strands twisting around, I recommend trying to grate the cheese at a slight angle instead of straight down. This will help prevent the strands from tangling together. You can also try grating smaller amounts of cheese at a time to prevent the strands from getting too long. I hope this helps and happy grating!