"DavidW" > wrote in message
...
>I bought some parmesan cheese at a delicatessen and got them to grate it
>just to
> save me the trouble, but their machine grates it too finely IMO. I don't
> think
> grated parmesan should be the consistency of talcum powder (okay, slight
> exaggeration, but it's very fine). I could get a coarser result myself
> with a
> hand grater, but I was wondering if anyone knows of an electrical kitchen
> device, or an attachment for a food processor, that would do a similar
> job.
>

Cut it up into cubes about 1 inch and then use your food processor. Whiz
until it is the texture you desire. I like it light an fluffy or genrally
sprinkling. It really depends on the application, though. For salads I
like it much coarser because I want to really feel the texture in my mouth
and like any good reggiano feel it melt away on my tongue. Reggiano is so
much more than just flavor and the grind you use depends on the dish.