The Incredible Stories of the "Tree That Provides All Necessities"

It's hard to imagine cuisine today- especially here in Southeast Asia- without use of the coconut. But for the early settlers of the region, the flavor of the ingredient was secondary to all of its other uses- from preservation, to construction, to pretty much everything that went in to building an entire civilization. In this video we trace the origin of today's best-known coconut plants, and follow the legends and origin stories around this incredible plant from one side of the planet to the other.
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0:00 - Introduction
1:26 - Islands
4:26 - The First Domestication
8:02 - The Earliest Uses in Food
10:33 - Out From the Philippines
12:54 - Indonesian Lunch
15:55 - What is a Coconut?
17:46 - India and the Niu Kafa
23:02 - A Sri Lankan Coconut Meal
26:32 - Arab Traders
28:29 - The South Pacific
30:35 - The Age of Exploration
33:23 - A Quick Portuguese Dinner
36:01 - The Coconut Today
40:25 - Last Meal and Credits
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• Sprouted Coconut For B...
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[@OTRontheroad]

Appreciate your patience- this one's a little different than our normal format, but as I've been out of town for much of the time since the last release, I needed one that could be largely written from the road and then filmed in a single block...not how we usually film/write/edit (in that order) but it's a fascinating story, and I hope you enjoy. Here are this week's location pins: 1- New Mabuhay (maps.app.goo.gl/6jhNPPvohmKYTGsR6) 2- Riyanti Indonesian (maps.app.goo.gl/ziHfSWor21Z8rZKJ6) 3- Manel Lanka (maps.app.goo.gl/e718sJpq2kqzMRVY6) 4- La Mia Portuguese (maps.app.goo.gl/DV6F5rkXFMR4uE7K9) 5- Kate's (our usual filming "studio") maps.app.goo.gl/ofHzMTaZGsFZDuUQ9

[@Tinil0]

Honestly, the editing is so great that it's hard to tell at all that it's fundamentally different. It fits perfectly on the channel.

[@mylesjude233]

The video came out great. Hope it does good numbers for you 🙏 👍

[@aurorium7502]

Absolutely enjoy this formatting more. I enjoy seeing the person educating me. Another great little touch is having the topic in subject , sitting in front of you !

[@thefolder3086]

Next vid in this series gotta be rice

[@keenahudson1853]

You'd never know it was different. Top quality as always, and again a subject which is largely ignored.

[@pepperdiao37]

For us cyclists in the Philippines, a coconut vendor stall or cart by the side of the road is a great relief to quench our thirst over a hot long ride. We prefer it over plain water or any sports drink.

[@marcusbordeaux7548]

The have a ton of electrolytes

[@stealthypiratez4157]

How much will it cost?

[@theoheinrich529]

@@stealthypiratez4157 usually 20 to 50 pesos each cup, depends on cup size

[@josenino7140]

Coconut water is full of potassium way better than plain water for those who exercise.

[@prgsim]

Nothing beats a fresh young coconut on a hot humid day

[@kailawkamo1568]

Us ethnic Tagalogs in the Philippines, also have a coconut folk story. It was said that the tree emerged from corpses of celestial beings buried by Bathala, the precolonial creator. The trunk was fashioned from the serpentine body of Ulilang Kaluluwa while the compound leaves were derived from the feathery wings of Galang Kaluluwa.

[@vikasativa9302]

Similar stories in Fiji and other pacific islands. They also call coconut Niu

[@user-tl9wv6wu9h]

In Malaysia, coconut tree has its own title “Pokok seribu guna” (Tree with thousands of uses). Trunk : Bridge of ditch & seats. Sap from flower stem : cooling drink, molasses & vinegar. Flowers cover layer : hand fan Coconut shell : dish scoop or general scoop, traditional games & charcoal. Coconut husk : rope, embankment material, fire starter. Stem : holder for utensils, fishing rod, grill skewer. Smaller stick from stem : broom & skewers Leaf : decoration, food & fruit wrapper, fish trap, woven container, traditional toys/games. Hard flesh : coconut milk, cooking-massage-bodycare oil, feed ducks & chickens. Semi hard flesh : dessert, sweet filling for dessert Soft runny flesh : eaten with coconut water.

[@adzizi]

Coconut leaves can also be used for hut's roof. Woven leaves can be used as a hut's wall and also as floor mat. Coconut oil was the first cooking oil before switching to palm oil.

[@Portrial]

In the PH, we call it the tree of life

[@achaljoshi402]

WOW...It's also same in Malayalam language of Kerala in South India

[@mradhayuda1]

heeei. i know this from upin ipin

[@Vizible21]

Well in the Philippines it's called a "tree of life" because of the same reason.

[@martyhandley4456]

This was a historical master class on the humble and durable fruit. When I saw it come up on my feed, I was like okay he’s gonna eat some coconut shrimp and some Thai curry......and it was so so much more. This was beyond fantastic......kept me clinging to the iPad and truly disappointed when it ended.........great episode

[@mylesjude233]

Indeed it was great, have any thoughts on what topics they should cover next 😀

[@paul888B]

Master class? He calls calories protein.....

[@martyhandley4456]

@@paul888B so..proteins don’t equal calories?

[@OTRontheroad]

I called protein protein. If I meant calories, I would have said calories. The topic was about preserving meat.@@paul888B

[@user-xq7fc7yv3d]

I was wandering that if they float, exist the possibility that they can get picked up by hurricane tornado and speed the transportation to an other continents, islands. 😊

[@KilanEatsandDrinks]

It’s funny that while our Austronesian ancestors might have introduced coconut to India, but in return we Indonesians adopted the Indian veneration of the tree. Our own word “nyiur” plays second fiddle to the legendary _Kalpataru (Kalpavriksha)_ which is a tree so blessed that every part of it is useful 😁 14:11 Indonesian food is highly regional, so while it’s true that Minangkabau (West Sumatra) food which includes _rendang_ is not overtly sweet because they believe that the sweetness needs to come from the coconut milk itself, Central Java’s food is VERY sweet thanks to the liberal application of palm sugar and kecap manis in virtually every dish 😅 Their cuisine is so sweet, that some Indonesians who are not from the region struggle to appreciate their food. Nice to see Indonesian food in Bangkok. Throughout the years, many Indonesian diners in the city come and go, never really able to stay afloat. I wish all the luck for Madame Riyanti’s business! 💪

[@ThatOneMalaysianGuy]

Funny enough northern dialect of malay still use the word "nyiur" but we pronounce it as "nyoq" or gnock

[@wenderis]

I watched a lot of his Thai content and almost all is enlightening, altho I don't think he knows beyond the surface about maritime SEA food culture and history.

[@FM-pw1ls]

​@@ThatOneMalaysianGuyFilipino still uses the word "Niyog." 🌴

[@inapickle806]

I had the best padang curry ever (chicken) in Sumatra. I've been trying to find it or replicate it for nearly 30 years!

[@ahamanandhan]

but there is a small mistake ,there was cocnut before they indroduced to india

[@beinghuman5092]

We in South India consider the coconut tree "Kalpavriksha"(wish-fulfilling divine tree), as every part of it is useful in one way or the other. The coconut water inside the nut is a delicious drink. In dried form it is called copra and is used to manufacture oil. The coconut husk, called coir, is used to make rope. Leaves are used to make huts, fans, mats. Palm sugar is made from budding flower. The dried midrib is used to make boats and my favourite coconut sap to make Toddy, an alcoholic drink

[@TheXavixavieri]

There is the same saying about banana trees too! Literally every part of it is useful. I hope he makes a documentary on banana now!

[@sungjinwoo8822]

From kerala ?

[@beinghuman5092]

@@sungjinwoo8822 Karnataka

[@griggbaylee5808]

👍coconut wine, tuba in the Philippines, sometimes it’s run through the still, making coconut moonshine

[@Dhruv_Dogra]

We north Indians love coconut too but we don't get as much of it ❤. As Hindus all of us respect it Hari Omm... 🙏🕉🙏

[@glenntojoy6283]

The Filipinos taught the locals in Acapulco, Mexico 🇲🇽 how to plant and grow coconut 🥥. During their trade voyage for Spanish Manila-Acapulco Galleon trade.

[@FM0808]

Working behind the Bar scene for 20 years ... This is the best Master Class ever !!! Thank you Man you are great at what you do !!!

[@ayoearth]

One of the things that also came from the history of the coconut during the age of exploration is mezcal and tequila. Filipino stills and the technology of distilling fermented coconut sap led to the creation of spirits from agave plants.

[@OTRontheroad]

I don’t know this story, so I can’t confirm if it’s true, but if so that’s fascinating! Will definitely look into that for sure

[@mylesjude233]

Awesome fact about these two countries impacted by 🇪🇸 🇵🇭 🇲🇽 🎉🥥

[@syrupybrandy2788]

@@OTRontheroad The galleon trade is another huge topic. Some coconut liquor made in Mexico is still virtually identical to the Filipino version.

[@pushslice]

@@OTRontheroad I’ve consumed research that confirms this several times. There is a lady professor from Yukatán University that published much of it; I don’t recall her name offhand though. But the key to this transpacific migration was the fairly small size and simplicity of the Philippine indigenous Alembic still. This made it attractive for the galyoneros to smuggle it in the vessels’ bowels as they left the Philippines for Mexico . (remember: the Spanish crown didn’t want competition for its own spirits, & so the Mexicans and Filipinos were banned from producing their own spirits) I hope you do choose to tackle this topic! and of course, pls don’t leave out the actual coconut spirit that eventually inspired its Mexican cousins: Philippine Lambanog. While certainly not as globally famous as tequila or Mezcal, it is still produced and enjoyed today around the Philippines. (and wait till you get specifically into the now-rare ‘Tequila de Baler’ coconut spirit from remote Aurora province , and its history-twisting 180° connection to the Mexican gallon trade… super fascinating stuff..)

[@pushslice]

@@OTRontheroad I hope you will dive into this subtopic ! I have seen a lot of published research, confirming this . much of it done by a lady professor from Yucatán University. I can’t recall her name offhand, however. But the key enabler was the fairly compact size and simplicity of the Philippine indigenous Alembic still . This made it attractive for the galleon crews to sneak them in the bowels of their vessels as they departed the Philippines for Mexico. (remember: the Spanish crown did not want any competition for their own hooch, and so they banned distillation by their Mexican and Philippines subjects) Anyhow, if you do dive further into it, please don’t forget the humble Philippine coconut spirit that inspired its Mexican cousins: Lambanog. While not nearly as well known as tequila or mezcal, it is still produced and enjoyed today.

[@ZTTINGS]

The moment where Su smiles as he starts to eat at 34:00 is priceless. A perfect example of the soul of a cook, a giver, or a mother. Pure happiness from feeding another. I love her x

[@pushslice]

Noticed that too. baring her soul … amazing catch by the camera!

[@ivodesu]

I don't know why, but that part and the passion she had for Portugese food Made me really cry 😢, she is so sweet

[@panjo40]

it reminds me how much i miss coconut rice; my auntie used to cut open a coconut ,pulp the meat to make the milk ,then added it to rice ,and cook slowly till the rice absorbed the coconut ,it is magic.another fod item ,that i love is the plantain. this was from central americe ,panama republic

[@princessorig1]

Also known as biko

[@fadpanda3873]

Love it too. So good

[@voaniopalm3209]

We also do this in indonesia and malaysia

[@juanacastillo1772]

We also make coconut rice in my fishing village in central America and not just coconut rice but hundreds of dishes and desserts made with coconut 🥥🌴 😋😋

[@panjo40]

@@juanacastillo1772 muchas gracias

[@Niksg9424]

Man I adore this channel. This is exactly what I needed on while I make breakfast for the family. Peak content for me

[@jeunjeuntolentino9081]

Sri Lankan’s Pol sambol has a similar dish to our region in Lagunan, Philippines. It also called kinilaw or kilaw, also similar to ceviche but instead of using fish cooked in vinegar, its fresh water shrimp endemic to rivers of laguna, particularly in our town, San Pablo , cooked in vinegar, finely chopped. These will be mixed in finely shredded mid range old coconut (alangan), season with spicy peppers, onion, salt or whatever spices available at hand. If fresh water shrimps are not available, salted, sun dried shrimps will do. This a side dish on occasional drinking party but sadly to say no one makes it anymore coz its only during those occasions these is serve, the prep is kinda tedious and the availability of more easy side dishes.

[@kantakouzini]

I love being from Laguna!

[@kenxiong6830]

Easily becoming one of my new favorite foodie shows!!! Reminds me so much of Andrew Zimmerman and Anthony Bourdain

[@josephdappa1340]

OTR Food & History: I appreciate your stories about Coconut and it’s origin. I am interested in stories; I find them informative, insightful and instructive. Thanks again. jtsdrd, USA

[@cerealboxtoys]

In the philippines we’re taught at a young age that the coconut tree is the tree of life. We even have a song l

[@MSTGamingTV]

Drinking Game Take a sip of coconut water everytime Adam says "it floats".

[@yrj8648]

take another sip everytime he says "Philippines". 😅

[@pomtubes1205]

uti incoming whahahahaahahah

[@EarthCamper]

Coconut is everywhere all over India...👍🙏 I am at part 4....loved this video...❤

[@belvedere92]

Coconuts are all over the world where the temperature does not often freeze and since it floats no one knows where it originates.

[@allanshillingford7104]

Coconut is nature's glory, a life given food, survival nut

[@CharlesNewkirk-lb6uh]

Hands down, one of the best documentaries i've ever seen in my opinion!

[@ice9web]

Of all the country you featured our country The Philippines! Thank you!

[@timspare80]

This is gonna be epic. 1 minute in and already I'm transported back to memories of drinking fresh coconuts on a sweltering day in the mountains of Java. Bring it! 🥥

[@JamesDean-O]

So glad you came across my recommendations. Subscribed!! Very enjoyable video. For a South Georgia boy who’s never been out of the country, I can honestly say, after “truly” discovering coconut in 2005 when I lived very close to a world class farmer’s market in Dekalb county Georgia, that coconut is probably my favorite thing on the planet!! That thing about the young coconut water closely resembling our blood plasma won me over in a huge way. The four years between 2005-2009, I could not consume enough coconuts to suit me!! So incredibly good. Thank you for this awesome video. I must have lived in some part of Asia in a previous life.

[@OTRontheroad]

Cheers. South Georgia- not too far from me, most of my family’s in western North Carolina, a couple people in Pensacola

[@JamesDean-O]

@@OTRontheroad cool! Thank you for responding! That really means a lot to me!!

[@OTRontheroad]

My pleasure, thanks for taking the time to write the comment@@JamesDean-O

[@Firevine]

@@OTRontheroad Small world. I'm in middle Georgia, my mom's side of the family is from western North Carolina, and my 5x (I think) great-grandfather on my dad's side struck it rich by importing desiccated coconut from the Philippines.

[@eswillie]

One of your best and most wide-ranging treatments of the ingredients we rely on nearly daily. Thanks again, Adam, this was engrossing to say the least. And yes, I have coconut milk, shredded and dried coconut, coconut oil and more to use in my various experiments in cooking.

[@petergorm]

Just to look at a coconut palmtree makes me happy. I love everything from the coconut. My doormat here in Denmark is made from cocont. Impossible to wear out!

[@AlphaWhiskey_Haryo]

1. in Indonesia, coconut's sprout is used to be the symbol of its boy/girl-scout, for symbolizing its usefulness 2. rendang comes from Minangkabau tribe of West Sumatera, not north 3. we tend to eat the nasi padang with hand, not spoon 😅 4. congratulations and thank you for your great video, keep up the good work! 5. here's on of Indonesian song about coconut kzbin.info/www/bejne/i53VoImel7lojNEsi=yDqC1RdNNZDr_bx0

[@sirfer6969]

This is a very thoughtful, interesting and well-done piece of content.

[@oatmeal255]

OTR once again making me wish my next thailand trip was a few days sooner, great video as always

[@rodalbo99]

Polynesians call it the tree of life, given by ke akua

[@eternaaly]

What an intro. Absolutely loved that. *chefs kiss*

[@garyneilson3075]

Coconuts were brought in over the mountains to early Montana mining towns. In the 1950's my grandpa visited the, by that time, ghost town of Garnet, Montana. Among the trash lying around on the floor of an abandoned old store was it's log book. We got to read about the things mining families bought, way back then. One that so surprised us was coconuts! Yes, they made the journey across the waters to inland America and up the mountains, waggoned in to Montana logging camps. I can only imagine the excitement! Much like that, I imagine, that I felt reading about it!

[@OTRontheroad]

Wow! That’s a really interesting story

[@josshibu1]

One of the greatest gift for human being... Its a complete fruit.. very well documented... Very much happy to see this...

[@carverbob54]

Format is just fine. History nerd fact; Krakatoa is the accepted name of the island of the Big Bang, but as you said about the new island that sprouted nearby, the correct name is Krakatao- it was a misspell by a telegraph operator.

[@ganaz30]

fun fact, Krakatao still aint the most powerful volcano explosion in history. there is another volcano in Indonesia long ago that was far more powerful

[@fung0r]

excellent work thank you very much for this entertaining and insightful piece. I loved it!!

[@joevip76]

I've got to say you're earned my sub, Marshall Islands 🏝️ in the house. Although we don't give the coconut as much credit that it should, our culture and history is the coconut tree, Ni. God bless everyone 🙏

[@fadpanda3873]

I'm from Mayotte and here coconut is called Vwaniu in malgache meaning the niu seed, and as long as I remenber you can do almost anything from the tree to the fruit

[@Eskimo1973]

Thank you it was a joy to watch!

[@marciaguzman2831]

This was sooo interesting! A coconut lover myself, I am totally grateful for your research and video. Subscribed and a little wiser about the wonderful palm. Thx a million! Good luck to your beautiful work.🌞🏝️

[@ThailandThomas]

Love all your videos. You have amazing knowledge of food and I am sure you must do a lot of research for each video. You are very deserving of you 100k plus subscribers. Love all your attention to your B roll images. Think I need a coconut water!

[@Dhruv_Dogra]

He deserves a million subscribers ❤❤❤

[@bobbyeapen6049]

Fascinating... love this detailed view of the Coconut. Excellent work

[@TheSammywammybar]

2:50 obligatory “Are you suggesting that coconuts migrate?” reference

[@nirmalsuki]

Came here for this... African Swallows might also carry them, but they are non-migratory..

[@Whiplash8008]

The hard, floating shell evolved to float and the fibrous husk evolved to be grasped by migratory swallows.

[@footfloreyjason9496]

It's not a matter of how it grips the husk... It's a matter of weight ratio. A five ounce bird cannot carry a one pound coconut!

[@jayRH17]

Wow very entertainment and informative. I like the way you presented mix of history ,and present. Good job👏👏👏🇵🇭

[@evasenechal8735]

Great format! I love how you experience then! So informative! Best show of YT !

[@WisdomTree2024]

Yeah, I'm truly sold for the narratives and storylines. Always bewildered to see these and the muttonchop are just perfect.

[@TheXavixavieri]

There is a saying by Indonesians: If you ever lived under a coconut, you will die under a coconut. Coconuts are just that great, once you lived under one, you will want to settle down

[@subotaiKhan]

Does that mean a coconut will drop on your head and kill you?

[@TheXavixavieri]

@@subotaiKhan well the saying was purposefully meant to have double meaning! There is also a saying of having the fortune of durian falling on you, it has the same vibe

[@karenhitchens3563]

Your program is very entertaining to watch and I learned so much in the process! You’re a very good historian and edutainer! Thank you very much for creating these wonderful edu-videos! ❤

[@tambukaka]

You really did your homework. Thank you for this very informative video. ❤🇵🇭

[@rosiya189]

No idea how I got here BUT I DON’T REGRET IT ONE BIT

[@clemensbock7434]

Im reall pumped for this video!

[@vishypai7554]

It is Kalpavruksha in Sanskrit. Called so because every single part of the coconut tree is used in one way or the other. Wonderful video on the history of the resourceful Coconut!

[@berlintrash]

I really love ur content! Mostly for food and history, but this one even more as a linguistist? Great work and big thanks for creating such amazing, well researched content!

[@ernestoc36921]

Great editing,journalism, history. All around great vid. First vid watched and I subscribed

[@Aerotyler23]

In Kerala, India , tender coconut water is called Ela Neer . Ela - young Neer - Liquid/ syrup/ sap

[@user-io7sh7nx7c]

Even in Kannada it's called elaneer(ಎಳನೀರು)

[@ricvibesinc1]

In sri Lanka..the young coconuts are called kurumba .. & the mature nuts are called pol ...' we also have the orange coconut known as thambili(orange) in Sinhalese.. Aka the almighty king coconut .. ' as pure as saline .. I'd like to remibd everyone that sugar isen't used in the coconut (pol) sambal .. ' its schredded onions & green chillies salt pepper & lime chillie powder to make it red or orange ish but still awesome without too .. .. ' at times we can add maldive fish schredded or tiny dried schrimp aka ( kuni-isso).. 😊

[@ronbrandich4196]

I got this LINK from my brother and I found it very, very interesting for sure! Oh how I would LOVE to try some of that food you showed on your program! Thanks again for this fantastic video!

[@suganth72]

nothing can beat spicy coconut sambol and freshly baked bread :)

[@kflex5266]

Great story of the Coconut or should I say Niyog. Thanks OTR

[@dradas3341]

Great video. You have a fantastic channel. Food for both for the gut and the mind. Your passion for this subject is obvious and infectious. Please keep up the great work.

[@fugitiveminded]

This was beyond enlightening and awesome. The detail of the history... wow

[@khoahthong4434]

this is so much information and research on culture, history and even biology. good job.

[@hoohoohooful]

bamboo and banana are also my “Tree of Life”😊

[@zephdo2971]

Tropical Asian Tree triad

[@phyllisschapiro7894]

I first had coconut in the form of limbe (or limber[?]), a frozen delight made from coconut and sweetened condensed milk when I was a very young child. That started my lifelong love affair with anything coconut. I am proud to be a coconut FREAK!!!!! 😁

[@JimTheVillain]

My Grandmother used to sell Limbes when I was a Kid. Coconut/CoCo was my favorite.

[@MsZeus49]

Throughly enjoyed this video! Thank you! ❤️🌻❤️

[@baht_and_paid]

Great video. I like the slight change in format.

[@mylesjude233]

Another grand video topic mate, nice work OTR. In the future you think you could do a video on the history of fish sauce 🐟 😋

[@OTRontheroad]

That’s one I’ve been doing some background work on forever. Not an easy topic as that goes WAY back but will get there one day

[@mylesjude233]

@OTRontheroad Yeah that ingredient is ancient. Anyway fun and informative video you and the team made ❤️

[@pattakacs4096]

Well then you better Ketchup 😅

[@mylesjude233]

@@pattakacs4096 Hilarious 😂

[@muthuramakrisnan]

You should try Dosa or Idly with Sambar (South Indian Dal) and Coconut chutney where the chutney elevates the experience to a whole new level. That would be the dish i can eat and live forever.

[@OTRontheroad]

Same- we ate it in two straight videos (I think the only thing we’ve done in back to back weeks?) in our pratunam and vegan food videos

[@user-io7sh7nx7c]

There's not a day in my life that I haven't consumed coconut one way or another being a South Indian because literally every dish uses them

[@yaraviera4444]

Thanks for sharing this

[@p5gBand]

What a great episode. The coconut is one of my favorite fruit (that's what I'm classifying it as) when eaten fresh and one of my most disliked fruit (when dried). I love your channel. Thank you

[@icanintospace]

So....Coconuts migrate? Without any swallows involved?

[@gary_rumain_you_peons]

African or European?

[@blackbway]

Too bad Jamaica didn't get mentioned in this documentary. Our rice & peas in coconut milk is a much loved and talked about dish in other parts of the world.

[@OTRontheroad]

Covered Jamaican curries in our history of curry video

[@figmo397]

This was so fascinating and well done that on the basis of this one piece, I've just subscribed and look forward to more of your content.

[@bettyo222]

Simply awesome documentary. ❤

[@harrisbuild]

Coconuts are the best! I have a theory that you can add coconut milk in every savory dish with sauce and it would taste great after some more cooking!

[@mylesjude233]

What ate your favorite dishes with coconut milk 🥛 🥥 🌴

[@Hewhoyettoknowhimself]

A very superb documentation, as always. Just some minor correction, although Padang Coconut Curry (which usually called West Sumatra instead of North Sumatra, but who cares, Sumatra is a big duck that lays from northwest to southeast anyway) is not sweet, a lot of Indonesian Coconut Curry are super sweet, nearly as sweet as dessert. Gudeg, lodeh, and Javanese gulai to name a few...

[@OTRontheroad]

Well- having lived in Sumatra I'm sure I refer to Sumatran food as "Indonesian" reflexively. But yes you're right, in general, Javanese curries (and dishes in general) are substantially sweeter than northern foods. Even in Palembang.

[@josemejia6796]

This documentary wow'd me!

[@1ricollins]

This is your best video that I have ever seen!

[@lakshmineuroscience]

Am indian, and drink eat 2 coconuts a day for last 40 years!

[@mylesjude233]

Any favorite recipes/ preparations made with coconuts 🥥 😋

[@lostboy8084]

Living on a tropical island I can tell you coconut trees were used for a lot weave the leaves to make baskets, roofs. The coconut water mixed with other plants to make medicine, the husk burning to keep mosquitoes away, the shell to make eating utensils. Fibers for rope. I don't think that it was used for firewood mainly because we had trees easier to cut as firewood. I seen coconut branches used for firewood purposes but not often. In fact nobody drinks coconut water out of coconut anymore we buy them at the store we sell the tourist all that islander drinking from a coconut. Pretty much we still use coconut but ten to one the coconut curry or anything else you are getting it made from a can. The coconut milk is most definitely from a can. Why because it is to much time consuming to do otherwise. By the way I do wonder if you will touch on why it's considered a tree of life just look at a husked coconut looks like this 😮 a face and most have stories that deal with ancestors spirits and why you have to treat it with respect. Wonder what other legends on the trees origins.

[@robertbotta6536]

Superb! Thank you.

[@brendakelly2298]

Great job, loved it.😊

[@benjaminlammertz64]

2:50 Are you suggesting that coconuts migrate?

[@shiningarmor2838]

They could be carried by swallows

[@motorola9956]

Coconuts are actually a good symbolism of Austronesian pride.

[@k27ism]

Pride is sin though

[@ANTSEMUT1]

​@@k27ismas in hubris/arrogance not as in a lasting feeling of achievement.

[@udofiaedidiong8413]

Couldn't be better than these bro. Gracias.

[@fullvolume1642]

Marvelous, i enjoyed it

[@TravisTellsTruths]

Absolutely incredible

[@mrrolandlawrence]

Wow this is one epic trip from start to finish. The amount of research in this is incredible.

[@lenard6910]

No, it's very whitewashed.

[@vitsanuuruburus5470]

Great channel! Very informative and naturally entertaining. It’s given me new places to check out in bkk. Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@SeaBass3]

Cool episode again. 🙏👍

[@francisgv4088]

Thank you for this informative video ! 🥥

[@Fishbowlfx8]

Incredible episode emcompassing a whole lot of Asian delicious cuisines.

[@nanazap8348]

this is super awesome documentary ever

[@PantherMom512]

To me, THIS was a really fascinating program! I even shared it on FB & X 🎉🥳🎉❣

[@OTRontheroad]

Thank you!

[@NYCKCK]

I learned a lot from this. Thank You!

[@juliedouglas2888]

Very interesting.............thanks.

[@Nicoleyboleyo]

What an awesome video! Absolutely packed with great information on culture, history, etymology, and mouth watering recipes I am dying to try now. I am sending this to all my nerd friends and we’re going to have a coconut cookout! 😋🙌🥥

[@sirnearlyheadlesnick]

Loving the Tash Adam looks like you were born to wear one. Supper story as always love to all the crew from South Africa

[@diamondbrown79]

Now THIS is my kind of foodie channel! Thank you for feeding my curiosity on the coconut. I’ve always avoided the coconut-flavored anything until I realized how variety ways it was used. One day, I will indulge in the fruit itself.

[@Chris-op7yt]

nice stories, thank you

[@curtisthomas2670]

Every part of a coconut tree has uses. The root has been used for medicinal purposes, the core or "heart" of the trunk is edible, the sap from the stems that hold the fruit is made into sugar or drinks or fermented into beer or wine or vinegar, the leaves are great for thatching roofs or making screens or hats or mats, the ribs of the leaves are made into brooms, the fibres of the outer shell are used as mattress or furniture stuffing or horticultural soil etc etc

[@billmeldrum7669]

Cosmic and amazing. Just as I finished watching this a coconut ice cream vendor pulled up outside my house in Esan!