What is the best and easiest way to open a whole fresh coconut? I want to make ribbon rice tomorrow which calls for fresh coconut.

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mr.ikslopot October 30, 2010
PaulJoseph's method is the only way. Chef's knife is one of the greatest investments ever.
 
sygyzy September 7, 2010
Power drill and a kitchen towel.
 
pauljoseph September 7, 2010
EASIEST WAY TO OPEN A COCONUT

http://www.kitchendaily.com/2010/08/09/how-to-open-a-coconut/
we always open the coconut like this and we participated a video show at CIA NAPA long back with the food writer Janet Fletcher
 
Sagegreen August 23, 2010
Thanks! Great help.
 
Amanda H. August 23, 2010
For opening a coconut, this is the method I usually use: http://www.howtoopenacoconut.com/ If, after opening the coconut, you still have trouble releasing the meat from the shell, you can place the pieces of coconut on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.
 
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