These techniques require a peeler (or paring knife) and a grater.
Peel
Peeling refers to remove an outer layer of something. There are techniques for peeling onions, tomatoes, potatoes, prawns, hard-boiled eggs, you name it!
Grate
Grating refers to using a grater, such as a 4-sided box grater or microplane, to create very fine pieces. Hard cheeses, such as Parmesan cheese, are often grated, along with fresh nutmeg, citrus peels (to make zest), etc.
Shred
Shredding refers to cutting food, such as cheese and vegetables, into small, thin slices (e.g. shredded taco cheese or shredded zucchini for zucchini bread). Shredding is often done using the plate with larger holes on a box grater.
Zest
Again, zesting refers to grating citrus peels. You can use a grater or a specialized zester. Zest is used to add bright, citrusy flavor to a variety of sweet and savory dishes.
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