On 2014-08-27 7:18 AM, DavidW wrote:
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> I grated some Zanetti Reggiano with it. It works okay. It produces short, tiny
> filaments rather than grains. Not ideal, but better than talcum powder from the
> deli. It takes 4-5 minutes' grating per serve (about 20g), which is too long
> really. I'm accustomed to throwing boiled pasta in a bowl, adding some
> heated-up sauce and sprinkling cheese over the top. Very quick and easy (not
> counting making the sauce, which takes hours but is 7-10 serves and is all done
> in one hit and doesn't require much elbow grease). Now grating the cheese
> requires three times the work of the rest of the meal, which is out of
> proportion. One of the more complicated hand devices suggested or a machine
> attachment looks more attractive.
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Try using the sharp side of the grater.