what to do with a coconut?

Question

i got a coconut recently. the thing is i dont know what to do with it. i have little need for a bra so i want to consume it but i dont want to follow some complicated recipe. any ideas out there?

Answer 1

if there is still 'milk' in the coconut, take a large nail and pound it into two of the 'fingerprint' depressions on the end and pour the juice out of it. That will make the next step tidier.

Next find a sturdy spot and take the hammer to it, it should break into two pieces, maybe more.

Then you can scrape the meat (if it's white when it rots or gets a little over it starts to darken and dry out) grate it and toast it in the oven

If you like, I can get you some easy recipes if this all works out.

Answer 2

I'malover of pure coconut,and usually eat it as a snack whenever possible...nail a hole in the three rounded sockets,pour the juice out, makes a nice lil different drink..take a hammer and go to town upon the coconut..peices will arrive, I find that the coconut can be peeled from the hard shell,and able to consume it that way..if not, you may look like a canibal, by eating it straight from the shell, but who cares? (if nobody is around)...it's delicious...
as with a healthy snack...Good luck and i really hope this is what your looking for ; for assistance....Happy Snacking..: ).

Answer 3

Break it....discard the 'milk' (it's actually a natural laxative).

You could then grate the white part (pulp) and you'd have shredded coconut. Once the pulp is dry, your options are limitless. You could bag it and freeze it. Use it in any recipe you'd like.

I love to toast the shredded coconut. Seems to bring out the natural sugars better.
Oven at 350 for 3-5 minutes. Keep a close eye on it, careful to stir it a lot. It will burn fast if left unattended.

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Answer 4

there's three soft spots on the top where you can punch a hole w/ an ice pick or something. suck the juice out . it don't get better than that. then crack open an eat as is. you put the lime in the coconut an mix them both together put the lime in the coconut than you feel better. best to ask nelson that one

Answer 5

Yummmm coconut! Open it with a hammer. The white is great fresh. Also good toasted. Wash it down with a pina colada made with your fresh coconut! Yummm! What a wonderful summer fruit!

Answer 6

cut the coconut out, grate it like cheese
mix with a tub of whipped cream, can of mandarin oranges, pineapple, mini marshmallows and some marachino cherries. yummy! its called paradise dessert.
thats not complicated is it?
and will you send me the shell when you are done cuz i could use a bra!

Answer 7

It ain't easy, take my word for it. You basically have to bust it open with a hammer, and it's gonna be messy. My advice? If you're in the mood for coconut, buy it pre-shredded ... and if you need a bra, buy Playtex.

Answer 8

just drink the water,
and eat some of the inner white part, coconut oil is good for u...or u dont hav to eat it, u can use it for ur skin!

Answer 9

Put a hole in it ,drink the juice then break it open with a hammer to eat the white .

Answer 10

APRICOT COCONUT BALLS

1 cup dried apricots
1 cup flaked coconut
3/4 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange juice
Confectioners sugar

Heat apricots in the top of a double boiler over boiling water for 10 minutes. Put apricots, coconut and nuts through food grinder, using fine blade.
Knead ground mixture with lemon rind, lemon and orange juice. Add enough confectioners sugar to make a firm mixture.
Form into small balls and roll into confectioners sugar.
Allow to dry at room temperature for at least 4 hours.
Makes about 1 pound

COCONUT OATMEAL COOKIES

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
2 cups coconut
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons coconut rum (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup rolled oats

Cream together the butter, adding sugar slowly and beating until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, vanilla, beating well after each addition.

Sift together flour, soda, salt and baking powder.

Slowly add dry ingredients. Stir in oatmeal and coconut flakes.

Drop by large teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F., 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden. Remove to wire racks to cool.


COCONUT BLACK BOTTOM PIE

1 teaspoon butter
1 1/3 cups flake coconut
2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
dash of salt
2 3/4 c. milk
2 egg yolks, beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 squares unsweetened chocolate
1 prepared 9 inch pie shell
2 egg whites


Butter a small baking sheet and toast 1/3 of a cup of the coconut. Set aside.
Soften the gelatin and 1/4 cup of cold water. In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup of sugar, corn starch, milk and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly about five minutes.

To temper the eggs, stir a small amount of the hot mixture into egg yolks, and add egg yolk mixture to saucepan. Continue to cook one minute.

Add 1-1/2 c. of the hot mixture into the softened gelatin and stir well until dissolved. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 cup coconut. Place in refrigerate and chill until mixture has thickened but not fully set.

In a small saucepan add chocolate and 2 tablespoons of sugar to the remaining egg yolk mixture, stirring over low heat until chocolate melts. Stir in the remaining vanilla extract and cool. Pour into the pie shell and chill.

Beat egg whites until soft peaks form and eggs are foamy but not dry, gradually adding in the remaining sugar. Fold gently into the chilled gelatin mixture. Spread over the chocolate in the pie shell. Sprinkle with the buttered, toasted coconut.

Serve cold with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate curls, if desired.


COCONUT COCOA CUSTARD

4 tablespoons custard powder
5 tablespoons sugar
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix cocoa, custard powder sugar and butter in a small bowl. Microwave on high for 6-9 minutes or cook and stir over medium heat, gradually adding the milk. After you're finished, add vanilla and coconut; stir.
Serve warm or at room temperature.