Radish Grater

Curator's Notes 

One of the most popular vegetables in Japan is the daikon radish, commonly found grated raw as a refreshing condiment in various meat and fish dishes. This method of preparing the daikon has been around since the Edo Period of the 1600s, as the vegetable is a natural source of enzymes that aid in digestion, and is delicious paired with rich, oily-heavy ingredients like mackerel or steaks. Enter the radish grater, perfectly tailored by designer Makoto Koizumi for your radish-grating needs! Jagged porcelain teeth grind down the daikon to just the right consistency, and the basin on the end catches the fruits of your labor. 

Radish Grater was curated by Angélique Chmielewski 

Designer/Maker 

Maker: Kihara

Designer: Makoto Koizumi

Specifications

Dimensions: 

3.0” (w) x 6.3” (l) x 1.6” (h) or 76mm (w) x 159mm (l) x 41mm (h)  

Weight: 

11 oz or 313 gr 

Materials:

Porcelain

Details

• Made in Japan 
• Can also be used to grate ginger, wasabi, horseradish, and garlic
• Abrasive surface is slightly tilted towards the basin at the end
• The basin at the end catches the pulp and liquid that is released
• Jagged surface is made of small points of porcelain
• Not microwave safe
• Not dishwasher safe
• Hand wash with soft sponge and mild soap, and wipe to dry