Coconut is a fruit that grows on a coconut tree. For residents of the entire northern hemisphere, this plant remains exotic, but recently the fruits of this palm tree can be increasingly seen on store shelves. The nut has a very hard shell, but it is an overcome obstacle.
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Instruction manual
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First of all, it is necessary to pay attention to the three dark points located on the coconut. They usually resemble holes in a bowling ball. It is these points that are the most vulnerable spot of a coconut, despite the fact that the nut itself has a very strong shell. If not for these peculiar potholes, special tools were needed to open the coconut.
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Decide how you want to apply coconut. If you need to drink coconut milk, just make one hole in a dark spot. To do this, pierce this point with a screwdriver or a large knife and insert a tube of suitable diameter into it. Thus, you can enjoy a healthy drink, which in a good coconut is about 100 ml.
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If you need milk to prepare a dish (and it is very often used in Asian cuisine), then make two holes, otherwise it will take a very long time to wait until the liquid flows out. Externally, milk is a clear or slightly white water with a characteristic aroma. If you sold an old stale coconut, it may not have milk in it, but this happens infrequently.
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To obtain the pulp, you need to chop the whole coconut. Take a hammer or a large knife (in this case its handle will be required) and with light strokes tap the surface of the nut near three dark points. After about 20 strokes, you will see the fruit crack and crack. If there is only a small crack, divide the coconut into two halves, using the knife blade as a lever. Next, cut the flesh with a knife, divide into strips or cubes and serve. You can also make coconut, if the cubes of pulp are ground on a fine grater. If you managed to carefully separate the coconut, the shell can be used for some crafts or as a glass for exotic cocktails.