What’s more efficient tool in the kitchen: spice grater or spice mill? Thank you.

Irina
  • Posted by: Irina
  • February 14, 2023
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creamtea February 14, 2023
I find it useful to have both as they have different uses.
If I am grinding "seed spices" like cardamom, coriander, cilantro seeds: a spice mill works best. Ditto if I am making a spice blend.
For grating larger hand held spices like nutmeg: a fine grater works best.
Also consider a mortar and pestle, which crushes the ingredient, releasing more flavor. This tool is also useful for fresh garlic. You can add a pinch of salt to help grind the given spice or herb and break it down.
Each tool has its uses (sometimes they overlap).
Good luck!
 
Nancy February 14, 2023
Irina -
Hard to say because they are designed for different tasks.
A spice grater - like the Microplane brand - is designed for fresh grating small amounts, say a single spice into a dish you are cooking, or a garnish for cappuccino.
A spice mill (whether manual or electric) both grinds and blends spices together. Many can also be used for grinding coffee beans. It also more efficiently for a larger volume.
Choose one or both depending on how much and how often you want to grind whole spices.
 
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