Nutmeg grater
A nutmeg grater, or nutmeg rasp, is a device used to grate a nutmeg seed. Nutmeg graters are normally metal, cylindrical or half-cylindrical, the surface perforated with small rasped holes. The nutmeg is passed over the surface to grate. The grater may be combined with a compartment for storing the nutmeg seed between uses.[1]
In the late 17th century nutmeg and nutmeg graters became associated with drinking punch, at that time a fashionable alcoholic beverage.[2] Through the 18th century it was the fashion for men to carry nutmeg in a pocket-sized silver container equipped with a grater in order to add freshly grated nutmeg to punch.[3]
Nutmeg graters are a bartenders' tool, used for adding freshly grated nutmeg to hot toddies, eggnogs, and other warm drinks.[4]
Any grater capable of fine grating, such as a microplane, can be used to grate nutmeg.
References
- ↑ Nutmeg Graters. CooksInfo.com. Published 02/18/2007. Updated 02/18/2007. Web. Retrieved 11/20/2012 from http://www.cooksinfo.com/nutmeg-graters
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