Nutmeg grater

Nutmeg grater
Nutmeg grater, England, 1800-25, Silver V&A Museum no. M.1065-1927

A nutmeg grater is a tiny grater with very small holes. It is used to grate nutmeg over eggnogs, other creamy and frothy drinks, and any other food in which nutmeg can be used to garnish or add flavour.



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