Avoid coconuts if they have a thick brown husk since they are the most mature and won’t contain as much water.
Round coconuts tend to carry more water than oblong ones.
The coconut will feel heavy for its size due to the water. If you pick up the coconut and it’s very light, the water may have leaked out.
Even if there’s mold on the husk, the bacteria can absorb into the coconut and contaminate the water and meat.
You will usually find the pre-husked coconuts near the mature coconuts in the produce aisle.
You can buy a coconut opener online or from a kitchen specialty store. Coconut water may spray and spill out when you punch through the coconut, so don’t be surprised if it splashes on you.
Avoid cutting from the bottom of the husk since it’s usually thicker and more difficult to work your knife through.
Don’t let the coconut roll around freely on your cutting board since your knife will be more likely to slip.
Your coconut may be filled to the top with water so do your best not to spill. Be extremely careful when striking your coconut. You don’t need to use a lot of force to break through the shell.
You can also drink the water directly from the coconut if you don’t want to get a dish dirty.
Green coconuts don’t have as much meat as a mature coconut.
