Restaurants›The Roasted Crab›Fresh Whole Coconut Recipe

Fresh Whole Coconut Recipe

Inspired by The Roasted Crab
Time15m
Serves1

Make Fresh Whole Coconut Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Coconut Preparation

Optional Serving Suggestions

Method

Coconut Preparation

1

Select and Clean the Coconut

Choose a fresh, mature coconut that feels heavy for its size and has no cracks. Rinse it under cold water to remove any dirt.

2

Open the Coconut

Using a cleaver or a hammer, carefully tap around the equator of the coconut to create a crack. Once a crack forms, continue tapping until it splits open.

3

Drain the Coconut Water

Hold the coconut over a bowl or a glass and tilt it to pour out the coconut water. You can strain it through a sieve if desired.

4

Serve the Coconut Water

Pour the drained coconut water into a glass and add ice water if desired. Optionally, insert straws for easier drinking.

5

Scoop out the Coconut Meat

Using a spoon or a coconut scraper, gently scoop out the white coconut meat from the shell. Be careful not to break the shell too much.

Optional Serving Suggestions

6

Add Fresh Fruit

Cut fresh fruit such as pineapple or mango into bite-sized pieces and serve them alongside the coconut for a refreshing treat.