Asian cooking is really popular these days and an essential ingredient is grated, fresh ginger. But the average kitchen grater won’t really bring out the full flavour of ginger, as it creates large chunks, without releasing much of the juice. A specific ginger grater is better. Bamboo graters are finer than the usual metal ones and release more juice, and therefore more flavour. Ceramic graters produce an even finer consistency, greatly enhancing the flavour and fragrance. Properly grated ginger really improves Asian cooking.
Both bamboo and ceramic graters are available in Asian grocery stores and good homeware stores. Bamboo graters cost $5 – $7. Ceramic graters cost $7-$8.