1.   Grate corn, rubbing kernels through the large holes of a box grater.

2.   Grate onion on the large holes of a box grater directly into bowl with potatoes.

3.   Grate the cut side of the tomato halves on the large holes of a box grater until you get down to the skins, which should be discarded.

4.   Grate the cut side of the tomato halves on the large holes of a box grater until you get down to the skins.

5.   Grate the tomatoes to a pulp on the coarse holes of a box grater, leaving the skin in your hand.

6.   Grate against the large holes of a box grater, discarding the skins.

7.   Holding the halved tomato in your palm, rub the cut side back and forth against the largest holes of a box grater until only the skin remains.

8.   If using yama-imo, wrap a box grater twice in plastic wrap.

9.   In a food processor or on a box grater, shred the carrots.

10.   Peel the potatoes and shred them on a box grater.