the OGgratr plate is the kitchen tool that you didn't realize that you needed. The raised center with sharp teeth are the best thing for grating your garlic, ginger, shallots, whole spices, nuts, or anything else you could possibly think of. Simply peel the skin off of what you're about to prep, and take it to the gratr. Tough ceramic construction means that you don't have to take it easy when you use it, and afterwards you'll love just rinsing and then tossing it on the top shelf of your dishwasher.