How to Grate Fresh Coconut
Don't get intimidated grating coconut, it might be easier for you than I described it.
Servings 10 people
Calories 159kcal
Ingredients
- 1 matured coconut
- coconut water reserve or discard
Instructions
How to Crack Open a Coconut
- When buying a mature coconut, husk is usually removed. If not, remove and clean it with a knife.
- Hit coconut with the back of a butcher knife. Some people use a hammer.
- Rotate the coconut while hitting it with the back of knife.
- Get a bowl if you want to save the coconut water.
- When it cracks, coconut water will drip. Drain the coconut water.
- To cut the coconut in half insert a knife on the crack and use it to pry open the coconut.
Using a Coconut Grater or Shredder
- Place the coconut grater on a chair with the grater protruding. Place a bowl below the grater to catch the grated coconut.
- Rotate the coconut to grate it evenly. Look at the inside of the coconut to make sure you are not close to grating the brown covering of the coconut meat.
- Put the grated coconut in the fridge if not using right away.
- If you have grated coconut left over, place it in a zip lock or container and store it in the freezer.
Using a Food Processor
- Cut and pry the white meat from the coconut using a knife and spoon.
- Remove the dark brown skin at the back of the coconut meat with a knife.
- Put coconut meat in a food processor. Pulsing, grate or grind for 15 to 20 seconds.
- Transfer grated coconut to a bowl. It is ready to use.
Notes
- Use the back of a butcher knife when trying to crack open a coconut. Be careful not to loose a finger or hand.
Nutrition
Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Iron: 1.1mg