HowToOpenACoconut.com

by Nick Vagnoni, Posted Jun 21st 2006 @ 8:04PM

Yep, an entire site (and domain, for that matter) dedicated to defeating and enjoying the world's largest seed. Having grown up in the tropics, I've opened my share of coconuts. That's not to say I'm any good at it, but I was definitely curious to see which method this site suggested. I was with them for part about using a nail or drill to let out the milk through the three holes at the top. And, while I'm sure a hammer and towel works just fine, I've always had the best luck with a C-clamp. Just clamp it on to the sides opposite the holes made for the milk and twist it down until the coconut cracks. I've also heard of putting coconuts in the oven to make them easier to open, but I've never had to resort to that. Differences in methods aside, the step-by-step photo walkthrough on this site is a good one. Aside from HowToOpenACoconut.com, there are also similar sites for pineapples, corn, burgers and baked potatoes.

Filed Under: Ingredients, How To
Tags: c-clamp, clamp, coconut, cracking, fruit, hammer, how to open a coconut, HowToOpenACoconut, milk, nuts, oven, seeds, splitting, technique

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6-21-2006 @9:48PM Angela Pitt said... Just drill it!
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6-21-2006 @10:47PM Don said... I just use the back of a heavy knife or cleaver and hold the coconut in one hand and hit it as I rotate it around. A strainer and bowl will leave you with the milk.

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