6 Easy Steps to Peel Coconut from Husk

6 Easy Steps to Peel Coconut from Husk

I always like to use fresh coconut for cooking instead of buying the frozen one which lacks in taste and spoils easily. Searched for easy method to peel the coconut but have not found anything. I tried the below steps to peel and it is very convenient with long shelf life.

Things needed:

1. Coconut 
2. Blunt Knife
3. Microware Oven

1. Wash the coconut shell with cold water and crack open the shell with a sharp object. This makes the shell break evenly.

Place the coconut in microwave for 30 seconds in 900W. This makes the outer shell to dry quickly and separates husk from the flesh inside.  

 2. Make ridges with a blunt knife to form a triangle. Do it two-three times increasing pressure every time.

3. Slide knife under the flesh to separate it from the fresh. It will come off easily due to microwaving.

 4. Do the same for other areas to peel entire coconut.

 5. Entire coconut can be peeled in just 2 minutes by this method.

6. Place it in a ziplock bag and keep in freezer. Before using, defrost in microwave again and grind in a mixer for shredded coconut.