Article: SOUL IN THE KITCHEN; MILKING COCONUT.(TASTE)

Byline: Joyce White

Homemade coconut milk is easy to make, and it imparts a fine flavor to dishes. Here is a quick technique: Place the whole coconut into a large bowl and pour over it a kettle of boiling water. This softens the shell so it cracks easily. Let the coconut set for 10 minutes. Drain and dry, wrap in a large kitchen towel. If you want to drink the coconut water inside, punch out the coconut "eyes" with a screwdriver and drain off the juice into a cup. If not, place the towel-wrapped coconut on a table or counter top and use a hammer to smash it a couple of times into pieces, quickly pouring off the water. Using a sharp knife, carefully remove both ...

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