How to Use Plastic Wrap Over a Grater to Grate Ginger

Grating ginger can be a messy task, with fibers getting stuck in the grater. One clever hack to make grating ginger easier and mess-free is to use plastic wrap over the grater. This simple trick keeps the grater clean and makes it easy to gather the ginger. Here’s how to do it:

Steps to Grate Ginger with Plastic Wrap:
Prepare the Grater:

Choose a fine or microplane grater for ginger. Place a piece of plastic wrap over the grating surface. Smooth it out so it sticks well to the grater, making sure there are no air bubbles.

Peel the Ginger:

Use a spoon to gently scrape off the skin of the ginger. This method preserves more of the ginger than using a knife or peeler.

Grate the Ginger:

Hold the ginger with one hand and gently grate it over the plastic wrap. As you grate, the ginger will collect on the surface of the wrap without getting stuck in the grater’s small holes.

Gather the Grated Ginger: