Coconut...

kerismummy · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 9:18 pm Post subject: Coconut...

I can't open my coconut, please help!!!

I managed to get the milk out - i pierced the softest eye with a skewer like the instructions said, but it said "crack open to expose the flesh". Crack with what??? I tried a rolling pin, a bread knife, i tried dropping it on the floor (missed and hit my toe - ouch!!). It won't open Sad

guido · Site Admin Joined: Oct 18, 2004 Posts: 390 Location: Italy

1) Brute force method
remove milk as you did, then grab an hammer and hit the coconut
in the other side you drilled to remove the milk (about 1/3 of its lenght)

2) Tech method
Remove ALL the milk.
Preheat oven at 200 / 220°C (400°F)
For no reason use a microwave: we want the outside hot, but the pulp gonna stay cold or just lukewarm.
Bake coconut for 10/15 minutes.
The wood will break and the pulp will be perfectly separed.
Wash pulp under cold water.

3) Mad method.
Throw the coconut to your boss, or your worst co-worker.
You know they are hard headed and the coconut will break with no injuries for humans! Twisted Evil

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Kate · Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 6:03 am Post subject:

Hahahahaha Guido. Your right about the tech method. It is ok for the meat to get warm as that makes it sweeter. Place the heated coconut on a hard surface and smack it with a hammer. It should crack open.
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kerismummy · Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 8:08 pm Post subject:

Can't i just throw it at my boss? That idea sounds much better! Smile

Thanks, i'll try cooking it in the oven for a bit

Kate · Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 11:47 pm Post subject:

Haha Paula, I think we would all like to do that!
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