Coconut...now what? page

[Lily]

Okay...I bought a coconut at the grocery store...now what?

How do I open it?

What do I do with it?

:-) Thanks,
Lily

[Owly]

When I was a kid, we would tap a nail through the hull to drain out the liquid and then smash it with a hammer. You have to tap a couple of holes so it will drain properly, otherwise it can't get air inside. The fresh coconut water was the best part of the whole thing. I haven't bought a whole one at the grocery store here in years, but I was reminded of how good they are when I was in India.