How To Prepare Fresh Coconut

[@the_trevoir]

Thanks for the no BS video. Very clearly explained and filmed.

[@JETZcorp]

So, I bought a coconut because I thought it was funny. Decided today I'm going to eat the coconut fir a snack. I'm standing in my kitchen with a hammer and starting to appreciate the value of thinking things through ahead of time.

[@brycewakefield6565]

say what now ?

[@Cams_vlogs]

Lol

[@tonepot2339]

I had pretty good luck banging it against the concrete

[@karabear-a9599]

bro same here🤣

[@epicm999]

Same here tbh

[@zuliaarbon302]

I was always going past the coconuts in the stores, thinking well, i can't crack them open anyway! But it looks like it's possible and I'm going to give it a try. Thank you for sharing such useful tips! ))

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Linda, so glad to hear I've encouraged you to give it a try. You may end up with a mangled coconut the first time. Once you get the hang of it, it'll be so easy. Good Luck!

[@eloisdrew]

I was told that people can just live off of coconut only without cooking food. That’s amazing. I’m gonna try the coconut shredding video that I just watched,I’m failing my way into success with the coconut. Thank you for the video be great.

[@jaicymathew6162]

thanks for the tip, it was really useful, specially grating the coconut in the food processor !!! I'm going to try that now.

[@RunAwayRice]

+Jaicy Mathew Hi Jaicy, I am happy to be of help. Thanks for watching!

[@ugotit33x]

GREAT RIGHT TO THE POINT VIDEO CHEERS SEASON GREETING

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks so much! Happy Holidays to you!!

[@karsa73]

Out of the simplest you always find something interesting, new and useful to teach us!! Thanks!

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Karsa, thank you! You always share the nicest and most positive comments. Thank you for your continued support :)

[@trangvu832]

Thx for all the how to. My first time attempt breaking coconut. Your video helped me a great deal on shedded coconut. Keep sending the good stuff

[@RunAwayRice]

Trang Vu Hi Trang, I am happy to be of help. Thanks for watching :)

[@huzorieisrani2090]

Thank you. At last I found a good way to do this difficult job. You did it so well so easily. Love

[@deborahnewell4591]

You have a pretty voice. Hubby & I just bought a fresh coconut & didn't know exactly what to do with it. Thank you for teaching us how to use it!!!

[@zerinabenton8294]

Thank you so much am new to trying to make everything with coconut or opening it up. 😎😎☺thank you so much.

[@pugs_rock]

Incredibly informational video, I've been wanting to use fresh coconut for some Asian dishes but I always was intimidated by it. Now I'm willing to try it, thanks!

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Tina, I am glad to hear you'll give it a try. It's not difficult at all and coconut tastes so good fresh. I'd like to see a picture of your first cracked coconut :)

[@iziahhooks7923]

I will also try some of that coconut water and milk and any other things you can make, if allowed that is.

[@Some-kid-called-David]

Thank you

[@zemole9895]

I love being a blacksmith, hammer and a vile is great for coconuts

[@papisaoco708]

Thank you for this

[@76Lonnie]

This is a great video !!! Thank you so much for all the tips and ideas. I love your videos. I never knew how to open a coconut and i was afraid of chopping my hand off :). Keep the videos coming i always look forward to them

[@RunAwayRice]

Ha ha! I takes a bit of practice but once you get the hang of it, it's pretty easy. Thanks for watching Lonnie!

[@xRangerific]

Thanks so much for the amazing video! This is by far my favourite channel! :D Please keep it up!

[@RunAwayRice]

You are very sweet. Thank you for tuning in!

[@dee6469]

Tks

[@Lesliemfit]

Perfect video!

[@pozee1111]

So helpful and exactly what i was looking for.

[@Jlhuffordonline]

Excellent tutorial!

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks so much!.

[@tammymoulton7588]

This was very helpful.

[@liliswijaya5777]

I love your recipes and tips. Tq so much.

[@RunAwayRice]

You're welcome! I am glad to be of help. 😃

[@cathystack2149]

Very clear and helpful.

[@ChefChrisBTV]

New friend here from New York City showing support .. lovely video .. beautiful channel love your contents

[@roberthunter6122]

I need to try coconut sometime. Thanks for the video. I'll keep this in mind whenever I get a coconut :)

[@doodahgurlie]

I loved this video because I learned so much!! I knew how to crack the coconut open with the back of a heavy knife (meat cleaver) and how to scrape the coconut meat with the tool, but all the other stuff, including the corkscrew was so awesome! Not sure where you learn all these cool tips, but keep 'em coming!

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi DG, most of it was from trial and error and hunting through my kitchen drawers to find just the right tools...lol! I am glad you found the video helpful! :)

[@mysticalhoodie379]

I love her voice

[@Zalidia]

One step closer to making Ia Ota! Thank you!

[@andreawilliams8342]

Thank you for an amazing, helpful video!!!

[@enkei3671]

Thank you very much.I had a really bad time opening those coconuts :).Your toutorial was very good

[@RunAwayRice]

+kei sulo You're welcome. I am glad you found the video helpful.

[@mommaprepper7240]

Super helpful! Thanks!

[@RunAwayRice]

Glad to be of help. Thank you for watching!!

[@seancsnm]

Or if you are a under-supplied bachelor like me, you could use a hack saw :P. Just make sure the blade is clean and free of factory oils, etc.

[@RunAwayRice]

Awesome! That's another great way to open a coconut. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@alyssakelley8339]

very helpful thank you

[@RunAwayRice]

Appreciate you checking out my video. Thanks!

[@sylviahunt7086]

Very Informative!! Thank You Sooo Much!!

[@ErinIsPunk]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@RunAwayRice]

Glad to be of help. Thank you for watching!

[@Caryo]

cam on ban nhieu lam .

[@RunAwayRice]

Anakin / Valic Kkong co chi :)

[@Androshi]

i have read that if you freeze the half coconut for a few hours and then soak it in some water the coconut will pop out of the brown shell.

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks for sharing! I will definitely try this.

[@Iwtchutube]

Thanks so much! This was so helpful!!!

[@RunAwayRice]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching 😃

[@Iwtchutube]

I tried this technique last night. I tried to separate the coconut meat from the shell. I couldn't get it all in one piece. I had to cut through the meat multiple x, and I got a lot of little pieces. it's tedious when trying to shave the small ones. The other side came out a little easier. Does it get easier? I know you mentioned to use a butter knife, which I did. Is there another tool/utensil that works also. Thanks! Great channel! Subbing for sure!!

[@RunAwayRice]

+Besa65 Hi, some coconuts are tougher to crack than others. The older (and drier) the coconut the easier it is to separate from the shell. I get a few that I have to hack at about a dozen or so times before they open. It will get easier with more practice. If you frequently prepare fresh coconut, I would recommend this tool. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006OCS5ZU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B006OCS5ZU&linkCode=as2&tag=runawayriceyt-20&linkId=A2HJG7YSR4QKM4ITIt helps you to remove the meat very easily. Thanks for watching!

[@tombkings6279]

Nice video now Im just wondering what can I make with it any ideas?

[@mikeedwards1745]

Many thanks for this helpful information :)

[@RunAwayRice]

My pleasure...thank you for watching!

[@pozee1111]

All your videos are so well done. I found this video very helpful. What supermarket in Little Saigon did you get your grater from?

[@Dessme]

Is it watery or oily? Is it tasty or tasteless?

[@domaucny]

The water did not come out after corkscrewing a hole and then hammering a nail to make a whole. I was able to crack the coconut in half by smashing it with the claw of a hammer and in the process when it cracked I could get the water out. Now that it’s cracked in half I cannot get the meat to separate from the shell by any method and I am about to defenestrate the coconut.

[@garth56]

Goan prawn curry a wonderful hot sweet and sour curry from the chilli capital of India :-) Thanks for the coconut tips

[@madampolo]

We opened up a couple of brown coconuts and tasted the meat. It certainly didn't taste like coconut. What must you do to make it eatable? I would not eat anything that had this stuff in it.

[@andrew12miller]

Do you use the same process for the bags of shredded coconut from the grocery store or is that different ?

[@BrookNBones]

How can you tell if your coconut has gone bad or is rip enough to use? I've recently bought a couple and found pink and black spots inside and the water tasted off from what I was expecting. I didn't feel they were safe to use, and being my first time to try coconut I just threw them out assuming they'd gone bad. Is that actually normal for coconut or did I do the right thing? I've been afraid to buy anymore because I'm not sure if I'm getting something that's rip or gone bad because I know so little about them.

[@RunAwayRice]

Most coconuts sold at the grocery stores are ready to eat. When buying coconuts--the first thing to check is to see if it's wet or leaking--indicating a cracked shell. Inspect the eyes and the area around it to make sure there's no mold. Press on the eyes to make sure there are no soft spots. The coconut should feel heavy and when shaken you should hear a fair amount of water inside. You did the right thing by not eating your coconuts. Sometimes, even after passing all the tests, you find a coconut that's rancid inside. I would return the bad coconuts to your store for a refund and to make them aware of the poor quality. Good Luck!

[@papuswain7192]

Wow...

[@KillJoy_Since2017]

I don’t like shredded coconut but the milk or juice inside is so good

[@loverandabitchloverandawit7791]

Yummy 🥥

[@gabigorin1326]

Helpful video thanks :)

[@RunAwayRice]

You're welcome!

[@MinorFolk]

Helpful video 😊

[@papuswain7192]

Nice dii

[@redd605]

How long do you cook coconut pits in a pot to make pies etc

[@jday9577]

Thanks so much was having such a hard time with it. Did not work roasting it, I guess I have a different kind of coconut.

[@RunAwayRice]

Depending on the coconut, it may take longer to split the shell. If you can't wait, you know how to just chop it in half now😃

[@jday9577]

RunAwayRice Okay thanks for your help.

[@Kelvinllovejr]

The juice that came out of the coconut I just opened was brown and looked like tea. I was expecting it to look whitish like this one

[@bonniemeyer6272]

I would like to make healthy coconut chips for snacking. What would you recommend for slicing coconut to make large flakes? What is the best way to prepare them for baking into snack chips?

[@RunAwayRice]

+Bonnie Meyer Hi Bonnie, for coconut chips, I use a vegetable peeler to cut the strips. You can also use a mandoline with a flat slicer. The recipe is really easy--after preparing the coconut, spread on a baking sheet. Bake at 300 degrees F for 15-20 minutes. Stir about half-way through so they bake evenly. Bake longer if you like them crunchy. I know you want to keep it healthy, but you can optionally dust them with powdered sugar before baking. Good Luck! I am off to make a batch as well. Yum!!

[@Aquarian_T]

RunAwayRice. qbnn1.

[@danaemacfarlanethecatlady1256]

RunAwayRice didnt you say it was unhealthy so how do you agree to this

[@garrysmod3004]

to me i like coconut but when i did by my own at home it did not taste good so can you help me with that?

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi there, did you get a young or mature coconut? Did you eat it raw?

[@Dylanianalex]

What does it taste like tho

[@Dylanianalex]

Like the meat the hard stuff

[@khoaduy1402]

very informative...thanks

[@RunAwayRice]

Thank you! :)

[@alhadis6788]

how do coconut boiling process pirni.

[@mustafamurtaza4269]

We store fresh coconut in 6 month. Can you post s so ome recipe of coconut

[@tomashrin8589]

Great guide, i learned a lot. But what i think was missing, was you eating the coconut. Nevermind, great video!

[@robertgreatsinger9179]

To rinse dusting from the shell ?

[@xuanchau6147]

Thanks so much for sharing! Would never thought how to cracked open the coconut . Also can you tell me where to buy the tool . Thanks in advance

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Xuan, I listed all the tools and links to buy in the Description box of this video. Let me know if you have more questions. Thanks!

[@RunAwayRice]

+ Naomi Tonge Hi Naomi, it takes some practice and some coconuts are just easier to open than others. I've had a few coconuts that I've had to hack at too. To date I've probably opened about a hundred or so coconuts :)

[@JM-ww8vr]

RunAwayRice I agree with you. I tried to open a coconut like you did in the video but the meat was just too stubborn to come off!

[@marjquilang4054]

Can i put this in carrot cake? Is this the one they are using for unsweetened coconut flesh? Thanks

[@RunAwayRice]

Yes, you can use fresh shredded coconut in carrot cake. Most recipes use the dessicated/dried flakes because it's less work and easier to buy.

[@Caryo]

Thanh you verry much/

[@RunAwayRice]

Anakin / Valic You're welcome! :)

[@lisahuongbui]

dear Trang, thank you for the great tips! I've never tried to open one myself, mostly my husband did it :D, I was just too afraid :P. I've been watching your other videos and I love them!!

[@RunAwayRice]

***** Hi Huong, glad you found the video helpful. It's not difficult but we should continue to let our husbands do it so they can feel useful and manly...LOL! I stopped by your channel and you have shared some really nice video--great dishes and very nice editing :)

[@lisahuongbui]

RunAwayRice You're so right about the hubby stuff, haha. Thanks a lot for stopping by, I'm also glad that you like my videos. I know I can learn a lot from you ;)

[@venkateshkulkarni2075]

Hi this nice video, But i have one query without using freezer or fridge how can i preserve coconut meat for longer time and how much days i can save (if i using vacuum sealing how much days i can save fresh)

[@RunAwayRice]

Venkatesh Kulkarni Hi Venkatesh, fresh coconut meat doesn't last very long (1-2 days) when not refrigerated. I haven't tried this but think vacuum sealing may extend the life by a few more days but not much longer than that. Good Luck!

[@amandaearle2091]

I know this is gonna sound weird, but what does coconut taste like? I had it once as a kid, and it turns out I am allergic to it, so I haven't had it since.

[@Straightbangin1979]

This would never work for the coconuts in Miami where the husk is about 3 inches thick

[@RunAwayRice]

Those you need a machete :)

[@ryanstachurski]

It does. You must remove the husk first.

[@Durzo1259]

This was actually the reason the Spanish conquistadors started using broadswords.

[@annele1349]

Hi Trang, Do you know how to chose the young cononut as your coconut in this video.

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Anne, the coconuts I used in the video are more on the mature side as they are darker in color and have more meat. The young coconuts will be much lighter in color and the meat will be soft and gel like. When picking young coconut, look for ones that are closer to a white color. Check the coconut for any signs of mold. Push on the coconut, especially around the eyes for any soft spots which means it's starting to go bad. Next shake the coconut. There should be lots of coconut water in a young coconut. If there are bad, moldy coconuts nearby touching your coconut and you are not sure, don't buy it. Mold spreads to surrounding coconuts. Hope that helps.

[@alyssa.017]

how long can you store it in the fridge after opening it

[@RunAwayRice]

No more than 3-4 days.

[@danaemacfarlanethecatlady1256]

RunAwayRice thats totally rong only one two days

[@4jaimz]

This was a very helpful tutorial. But now I need to know how your oven stays so clean! One pork belly experiment and I'm still scrubbing. What's your secret?

[@RunAwayRice]

Lol! Ok, here's my guarded secret--I always clean my oven when it's hot. Let the grease and splatter cool and it requires a lot of scrubbing. :)

[@4jaimz]

Fantastic!

[@zuluspeed941]

How long do they last before you break open the shell?

[@RunAwayRice]

+ZuluSpeed No more than 1 week at room temperature. Fresh coconuts get moldy fast. If you refrigerate, up to 2 weeks.

[@xX_minecraftProXX]

why no water in coconut???

[@mustafamurtaza4269]

Hi

[@rydag11]

I tried the cleaver trick and it didn’t work for me :( what am I doing wrong?

[@kourtneynelson7633]

Not hitting hard enough?

[@cameronjohnson2760]

RunAwayRice, does the coconut meat taste and feel like a raw potato? I cracked it open, washed it out, and honestly could not tell the difference. Did I choose a 'not ripe' one?

[@RunAwayRice]

+Cameron Johnson Hi, did you buy a white/green shell (young) or a brown shell (mature) coconut? The younger coconut meat is gelatinous and doesn't have much flavor. The mature coconut meat is dense and rich tasting, but not quite as moist or starchy like a potato.

[@cameronjohnson2760]

+RunAwayRice It was a brown shelled one. :/

[@RunAwayRice]

+Cameron Johnson A brown shell is a ripe, mature coconut. Have you had fresh coconut before? There's not a lot of flavor to it in terms of noticeable sweetness. :)

[@cameronjohnson2760]

Oh dang. Thank you lots Rice :)

[@mandielou]

Cameron Johnson I find that even the mature(brown) coconuts don't have much flavor. I still love them, especially for the nutritional value 😍

[@lifeinthestellasphere]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-dt6in9vx9x]

Pls I need the electric blender

[@rowenaleong8607]

I bake the japanese cheese cake. The shape of the cake is not that perfect, maybe its because of my moulder pan, not enough high although i follow your instruction, i put the extension of my moulder.

[@RunAwayRice]

hi Rowena, the cake does shrink a bit after it cools. As long as you like the taste I would say you're successful!

[@rowenaleong8607]

Yes its shrink a little. Thank you. I hope you also make a mango also. Tks so much for giving a chance to learn something very useful from your video.

[@RunAwayRice]

Rowena Leong I love mango and will share a recipe with it soon. Thanks for leaving your request :)

[@BlackCatVestie]

I bought a coconut today and drained it, it smells terrible. I'm pretty sure I should not continue 😭 I love the video though

[@nevulousr782]

Is it ok to have a coconut once in a awhile because there is so much fat in them

[@RunAwayRice]

Coconut milk does have a lot of fat so eat it in moderation--once in a while is just fine!

[@nevulousr782]

RunAwayRice ok thanks

[@andrewwheeler6550]

It's okay to have them ALL THE TIME! Coconut fat is surprisingly good; not only does bacteria not ferment it, the fatty acids in coconut (Lauric and calpyristic acids) are antimicrobials, so they help the gut clean which is vital to good health. It also doesn't contribute to high blood sugar levels like carbs do, putting less stress on the pancreas, while being an easy fat (Being a medium chain fatty acid) for the body to convert to glucose for energy use as it needs it.

[@andrewwheeler6550]

Of course, it's better to have it in its original form, full fiber.

[@rach2895]

😋 💚🙏

[@tissiposki7812]

Can i just shove a piece of coconut in my mouth and eat it?

[@andrewwheeler6550]

Yes, you can, it's not a problem at all (I've done it all the time). Shaved coconut does taste a little better, though.

[@mickstick9297]

yes you can :)

[@tiagosilva.b5]

im eating coconut like that right now :)

[@linlink1206]

Tissiposki would not recommend eating raw coconut, tastes horrid

[@Straightbangin1979]

Tissiposki of course. I do all day

[@Angelofloveandhappiness]

I like the skin insde

[@andrewwheeler6550]

Whacking it with a block knife. Wow, that's modern kitchen bravery, lol I usually just bang it with a hammer and go around in circles; it relents much the same.

[@RunAwayRice]

lol...thanks for sharing. I will have to try the hammer method.

[@travismartinez9653]

Coconut milk is really good to sauté salad😏

[@RunAwayRice]

+travis martinez It sure is! :)

[@dinot289]

Why is my coconut like some alcohol i dont know is it good or not

[@RunAwayRice]

I am not sure I understand your comment. Is the coconut bad?

[@TheBrettonia]

Why would you even hold a coconut while u heat it with a meat cleaver or any sharp item????????????????????????

[@RunAwayRice]

+Alexandros Megas Hi! It's not that uncommon or unusual. We handle sharp objects every day. Don't do it if you're not comfortable.

[@mandielou]

That's what I was going to say... well kinda. This is not for some people or not at all for children. But it is a technique some people use. But there are less dangerous ways to do this.

[@stilltlrforlife]

Instructions not clear, I just put my dog in the garbage disposer and taped my cat to the television.

[@zeke1mikey1]

The coconut I bought looks completely different....it opened to a solid center and very bitter taste...not what I expected at all!

[@Kelvinllovejr]

Failure! The liquid that came out of the coconut was dark brown and looked like tea or coffee. I hacked at it a lot but couldn't get it to crack anywhere. It was hard as a rock. Screw coconuts!!!!

[@accelgortuss4573]

What in the world was wrong with my coconut? How do I tell when my coconut is fresh?

[@aleksandarzix2263]

I tried fresh coconut for the first time. Its such a pain in the ass to open, water tastes funky,and its hard to eat/peel . I stoped trying before i accidently stab myself thru my hand. Never again coconut,never again.

[@sytheeon60fps81]

Got a coconut and mine tasted like dish soap

[@earthseaskystudio]

We have thousands of coconut trees in FLorida. I picked one large one. It still has the green on it. How can I get to the brown inner shell. You can message me on FaceBook at Facebook.com/sue.haberkorn. Thanks!

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Sue, removing the coconut from the green husk is tricky and somewhat of a dangerous undertaking. You need to hack at it with a machete to remove the husk and extract the coconut. You can find videos on KZbin if you'd like to see the process.

[@Midruto]

I’m eating a coconut straight from the tree rn?