The Japanese grater (oroshigane) is an essential tool in the Japanese kitchen. Traditionally made from thin tin-coated copper plates, they have very fine sharp teeth which produce a very fine textured grate, and are perfect for grating garlic, ginger, daikon, and horseradish used in any number of Japanese dishes and barbecue marinades.
At CIBI we love the simplicity, easy use and clean up of this traditional grater.
This particular piece comes in a charming turtle shape, adding a playful touch to the kitchen.
Each grating tooth is individually raised by skilled craftsmen, creating irregular and exceptionally sharp teeth that differ from machine-made graters. This traditional method allows ingredients to be grated smoothly with very light pressure, producing a delicate, fluffy texture perfect for fresh condiments.
Use with Kobo Aizawa's Bamboo Scraper to gather and clean your grater.
Size: 10cm x 7cm
Material: Copper
Producer: Kiya
