Coconut is a large fruit of a coconut tree. Inside the coconut is clear juice and a fairly tough white pulp that has a pleasant aroma. Coconut juice quenches thirst very well and is good for the kidneys. Coconut pulp contains many trace elements, it has vitamins B and C, valuable fatty oils. When choosing a coconut, shake it near the ear from side to side and listen - the liquid must splash inside. The place where the three “eyes” are located should not be missed by pressing with your fingers. Do not buy such a coconut, in which cracks formed. With proper dexterity, chopping coconut at home is not difficult.
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You will need
coconut, screwdriver, big knife, hammer
Instruction manual
1
Punch 2 of the 3 black “eyes” that are on the tapered end of the coconut. It is convenient to do this with a suitable screwdriver in size. If there is not enough strength, you can beat the handle of the screwdriver with a hammer.
2
Drain the liquid into a suitable container.
3
Put the coconut on a flat surface or, if you find it, in some kind of recess.
4
Put the knife on the nut about 1/3 of the end of the coconut with the eyes.
5
Hit the blunt side of the knife with a hammer, turning the coconut a little bit with each stroke. The shell in this place is quite thin, after a few turns a crack should appear.
6
Insert the knife into the crack and swing it a little from side to side. Coconut should crack itself.
note
Be careful and careful when working with a knife, hammer and screwdriver - take care of your hands.
Useful advice
During manipulations, coconut can be put on a towel folded several times - so it will be more stable. Instead of a knife, you can use a chisel.