Coconut meat from normal coconut
May 23, 2010 - 12:06pm
I have a regular old coconut I cracked open this morning for it's water. I now have the remaining coconut, and I don't know what to do with its meat! All the recipes I've ever seen calling for coconut want meat from a young thai coconut.
What should I use the rest of my coconut for?
May 23, 2010 - 12:18pm
#1
just eat it raw thats how i like it best.
May 23, 2010 - 5:04pm
#2
I want to do something special with it! I also don't enjoy eating it plain.
May 24, 2010 - 2:10pm
#3
It doesn't taste like a whole lot, so I imagine you could shred it and throw in some spices to use as a "rice"? It would probably marinate well and could be used in sweet or savory dishes. Maybe shred it and use it as a filler for brownies with a little cacao and dates? It's great shredded as a pie crust with a little lemon or orange zest, cashews, dates, and sea salt. Filling of your choice (fresh fruit...yum). There are options...
May 30, 2010 - 9:49pm
#4
OOH! a reaaalllyyy yummy recipe is this:
meat from 1 coconut
water (as
needed)
stevia (or sugar, or agave. really what you want)
dates (optional)
Blend meat with water until it becomes smooth (to a pudding-like consistency) and add sweetener of choice. Chill in the fridge until it's cold.
I like to add berries,
and it's like a DELISH parfait or something. you could also use coconut water instead of regular water, if you have any. maybe even a juice!
