How to split coconut

Juicy and fragrant pulp of coconut like many for her delicate taste. But you often refuse to buy it, because you do not know how to open it. There are several simple ways to do it. This article provides detailed instructions by mastering which you can smash the nut from the first time.

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How to smash coconut with oven

You can soften the coconut shell by heating. This will help you the usual oven. But in order not to spoil the nut, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the specified sequence of actions.

• First, it is necessary to drain coconut juice, which can be spoiled when heated. So if this is not done, then the liquid can spill in the opening of the fetus.
• If you don't merge juice, then it will turn into a pair during heating, which will create pressure inside the shell and the cause of the roof of the oven.
• Coconut has three small deepening at the top, one of which has a thin skin. In turn, pinched them with a splay and find a soft place.
• Then pin the knife or screwdriver make a hole before the appearance of white pulp.

• To pour all the juice from the nut, turn it over a small capacity or glass and leave upright.
• The juice will fully flow from coconut for 10-15 minutes.

But consistency and smell of juice you can determine the freshness of the product. If he is muddy and has a sharp smell, then such coco has already started to deteriorate and it is better not to use it. Transparent liquid with a sweet taste will point to high-quality fruit. When the juice ceases to flow, proceed to the next stage.

• For the procedure, heat the oven to 190 degrees.
• You should not put the coconut in the cold oven and wait until it warms up to the desired temperature. Too long exposure to the heat on the fruit can spoil the flesh or to cut it.

• Put the nut on a leaf for baking and install on the middle level in the oven.
• Leave the nut to warm up for about 10 minutes or until the crack appears on the shell.
• Carefully observe the condition of the shell, and as soon as the crack appears, the coconut must immediately reach.

Advice. If you do not have time to wait for cracks, then warm the coconut in the microwave oven for 3 minutes.

• Deliver nuts from the oven with the help of taps or kitchen towels, as the shell will be hot.
• Wrap coconut in a towel and wait 2-3 minutes while it cools.

Now it is necessary to split the peel even more. So that the fragments do not scatter around the room, put the fruit in the plastic bag. The paper package is not suitable for this procedure, since the shell fragments can be sharp and pored paper.

Carefully wrap the package, take the nut with two hands and strongly knock him out about the table. The harder there is a surface, the faster the shell splits.

• Then get the fruit from the package and put on the towel.
• Try the knife tip to separate the flesh from the peel, while hold the coconut with one hand. In most cases, it easily departs from the main part of the shell. If you have any difficulties with this, then take advantage of a sharp knife.

But this does not end the cleaning of coconut, as you will get the fruit in another shell. It is soft and need to be removed before use.

Make it you can with the help of a knife or ordinary vegetable. It is most preferable to use it, since this tool will remove the thin layer of the skin as opposed to the knife.

As a result of all actions, you will have a white flesh in your hands, which you can now cut and add to your favorite dishes.

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How to split coconut with hammer

This method is fast, but will require more effort from you. Be sure to drain juice from coconut. Additionally, you need a thick terry towel. Roll it in half, place the fruit in the center and wrap it.

• Take a big hammer, as it has weight. Instead of a construction tool, you can use the kitchen hammer to beat.
• Hold the coconut with one hand, let's knock the hammer on it several times.
• Then scroll through the nut and repeat the action.

After that, discover the towel. In this case, the shell splits in half, at best, by 3-4 parts.

Separate coconut pieces on cracks. Make it will be easy. If the shell is still not separated, then knock on it slightly.

• Strongly large pieces need to be broken, so it will be more convenient for you to get the flesh. To do this, use the hammer.
• Holding the coconut, hit several times on it. But work carefully not to damage your fingers.

• After hitting the pulp will fall behind the shell and you will only remove it.
• Blade knife to grove between them and slightly scroll the handle.
• In the same way, remove the core of the fetus with the rest of the parts.

On the outside of the pulp will remain brown fibers. You can consider them with vegetable. Treat each piece of coconut.

Do not give up the purchase of coconut as a whole, because the most delicious flesh is from him. Enclose the fruit will not be much difficult if you clearly execute the specified instructions. Bon Appetit!