How to Grate Nutmeg

If you stumbled upon this page because you want to learn how to grate nutmeg, you're in luck! It's something I do often, and it's insanely easy. In fact it may be easier than freshly grinding black pepper.

If a recipe calls for freshly grated nutmeg, don't even second guess it. You're going to want to oblige. Primarily because it is infinitely more complex and flavorful than pre-ground nutmeg. It's brighter and spicier, and much more potent too. A little goes a long way.

So if you don't know how to grate nutmeg, you will in just a few minutes!

1. Buy whole nutmeg seeds. (I refer to them as pods) Most grocery stores sell them.
2. Tightly hold the nutmeg pod in one hand and grate it against a Microplane grater.

Best Uses for Fresh Nutmeg

Now that you know how to grate nutmeg, you can start adding it to your daily cooking. Here are a few truly excellent dishes a little fresh nutmeg can bring to the next level.

1. Mac and cheese
2. Anything with ricotta, such as my recipe for Cascatelli with Peas in a Ricotta Sauce or Lemon Ricotta Pizza with Calabrian Chili Oil
3. Bolognese sauce or ragu
4. Rich, creamy soups such as my Spicy Squash and Coconut Soup

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Video Tutorial

Watch my 30 second tutorial on TikTok!