Three simple steps make opening a coconut a snap.
1. Open the eyes (dark spots) at the top of the coconut. Drain liquid into a glass.
2. Pilot 3-4 holes 1 cm apart running around the diameter.
3. Using a nail/spike, hammer into your pilot hole.
4. Coconut will crack open. If only partially open, use hands to bend (or nail) and crack connected portion.
That’s it!
P.s. Piloting holes with a proper bit only helps direct the nail and prevent slippage. Not 100% necessary. It can help ensure it cracks it the direction you intend.
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UPDATE 02/20/2012: See the completed Turnover Recipe here.
