Cracking A Coconut

Coconuts can be a difficult task to crack open. Throughout time, many people have tried many different methods of attempting this task. But the result is ever so rewarding due to the sweet meat that exists inside its hard shell. The difficult part is getting at it!

The best method is to puncture a hole in the shell with a screwdriver and hammer. Once you break through the shell, pour the coconut milk out of the hole into a cup or bowl. You can use the milk to make some delicious drinks or stews. Once it is drained you can easily break the shell into many pieces by tapping it gently with the hammer. Once the coconut is cracked open you will see that it was well worth the trouble as you will find an abundance of coconut meat inside which you can use for many different delicious drinks and food preparations. For more on this topic please visit www.brimstonerecipes.com/2007/12/crack-that-coconut.html.