For the first time, the Portuguese sailors saw the coconuts , who called these eccentric fruits - “coco”, that is, “monkey”, they were very surprised by the “shaggy” appearance of the coconut. It was the Portuguese sailors who were the first to be puzzled how to break a coconut; one can imagine how much torment he inflicted on them. Coconut fruit is a drupe, has a length of 15-30 cm, weight 1-2.5 kg. Outside there are fibers that grow on a hard shell, inside the fruit there is a white surface called flesh. Inside the coconut is clear water, which along with the pulp is not only nutritious, but also low-calorie. Coconut flakes also contain fibers that cleanse the intestines of toxins and toxins. Cuisines in many countries use coconut to prepare sweet foods, desserts, drinks, and even soups and sauces.
The question, “how to chop coconut”, arises from everyone who “got it” in one way or another. You need to start cutting coconut from the thinnest part of the shell, which is located about three dark holes at the end of the coconut. We take a knife or a screwdriver and rotate, pressing until we completely pierce the hole. We insert a tube through the hole through which you can pour the juice into a convenient dish. After drinking the juice or using it for other purposes, we proceed to solve the problem of how to chop the coconut in order to remove the flesh from it. You should not take extreme measures in deciding how to break a coconut - beat it on asphalt, a wall or other hard surface.
Coconut, although it seems solid and impregnable, but also has weaknesses. One of them, through which we got the juice, we have already found, now we will discuss the weak point number two. So, the answer to how to cut coconut is very simple - we wrap the nut in a plastic bag (so as not to litter) we take a sharp knife (you can use a hammer), preferably a large one, put the coconut on some flat surface, for example, the floor, mark the point of impact . Hit once or twice at the place where the coconut suture passes, turn the coconut on the other side and do the same procedure and get a positive result in deciding how to chop the coconut without extra effort and nerves. Often the shell easily moves away from the pulp of the coconut, if it needs to be helped to separate, then insert a teaspoon into the gap between the pulp and the shell, it will be faster and more convenient. To peel a coconut from a skin that is brown, you can do this - take a peeler or knife and peel it like a potato. You can rub the pulp on a fine grater. Coconut flakes can be stored as desired in the freezer, after being put in a bag. So that ice does not form in the bag, it must be compressed to release air and tie.
The problem of how to cut coconut, we decided, now we will consider the options for using coconut. Coconut is widely used for culinary purposes. The most widespread use is for coconut flakes, which can be used to decorate pastries and cakes, for this it is enough to sprinkle it on top and, if desired, add inside. Coconut pulp is also added to some varieties of wines and liquor. Oriental cuisine uses pulp as a seasoning for meat and vegetable dishes. A variety of sweets are made from coconut . The benefits of coconut are proven not only in cooking, it is also an excellent assistant in cosmetology. Coconut oil is great for skin and hair. Coconut helps in the fight against oily skin, relieves inflammation from acne, the skin after applying coconut oil becomes elastic and soft. Coconut oil is also used for industrial purposes, for soap, shampoos and detergents. Exotic fruit contains useful substances that help fight high blood cholesterol, increase immunity, fight atherosclerosis, and strengthen dental and bone tissue.