{"product_id":"rape-samekichi-inox-tsuboe","title":"Samekichi stainless steel Tsuboe grater","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe gesture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold the handle in one hand, press the ingredient against the surface with the other, and grate in small circles rather than back and forth in a straight line as with a Western grater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it is different\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHundreds of fine points, punched one by one into the sheet metal rather than engraved by a continuous machine, arranged in a staggered pattern to slice the fibre rather than crush it. The uneven relief evokes sharkskin (same, 鮫), hence the name of the Samekichi range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this grater rather than a classic one\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally designed for fresh wasabi, it produces a fine, creamy paste in a few circular passes, far from the coarse texture of a classic grater. It also works for ginger, garlic, daikon or yuzu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy I chose it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I chose this grater because it reminded me of something I often find in Japanese utensils: an almost disproportionate attention paid to a very simple gesture. Grating ginger or wasabi seems trivial, but the texture you get depends enormously on the tool. I like these objects that don't promise to do more, but simply let you do better.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will love it if\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou grate fresh wasabi, ginger or daikon and want a fine texture rather than a coarse one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou appreciate a piece made by a house specialising in metal utensils for over a century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou want a compact tool you can hang up (pierced handle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is probably not for you if\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou never cook with fresh wasabi, ginger or daikon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou are looking for a grater for large quantities of vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn practice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless steel, 18 × 9 cm, pierced handle for hanging. Made by Tsuboe, a house specialising in metal utensils for over a century, based in Tsubame-Sanjo (Niigata). Rinse immediately in lukewarm water with a small brush if needed, dry carefully, and avoid the dishwasher, which can dull the polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn object made to last\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe points, punched one by one, withstand repeated use without losing their ability to slice the fibre, provided it is dried carefully after each use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dogou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54521635242317,"sku":"RAP-006","price":38.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_3088.webp?v=1787477553","url":"https:\/\/dogou.fr\/en\/products\/rape-samekichi-inox-tsuboe","provider":"Dogou","version":"1.0","type":"link"}