Re:
https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/on- ... in-breaks/
OMG! Look at the fiber in coconut flour
Texas' Dr. McCullough occasionally mentions that a robust microbiome is important
for health sufficient to control flu symptoms - coconut contributes to such microbiome!
Tip: Much research (and hype) glorifies coconut oil, but studies of islanders
typically fail to mention that the coconut meat is also consumed.
Quality of raw coconut, especially from kernel with husk missing,
is difficult to know! Simmer the meat for safe consumption!
(or substitute packaged shredded coconut)
Plan C to open a coconut kernel:
Drain juice from three holes at one end, then refrigerate overnight (or chill in freezer).
Place the chilled kernel in hot oven 10 min., then sharply tap around the globe's center
with spine of large knife until cracks appear. Start peeling shell as more cracks appear.
Theory: Chilled center contracts; heated shell expands,
making the shell removal easier. Might be true!
Use gloves! Shell will be hot!
Plan D to open a coconut kernel:
Skip Plan C (cooling 'n heating did not help) ...
and there's lotsa advice online, but all involve
draining, breaking, and prying.
Next method (kernel at room temperature):
Place drained kernel in 400F degree oven 15 min.,
then tap with hammer or spine of large knife.
Plan E to open a coconut kernel:
Drain room temperature kernel, then keep tapping
all around until cracks appear (sound changes
where cracks start to form). Break into pieces.
Pry off shell, cut meat into small pieces,
rinse in slightly salty water, then refrigerate
or freeze for later use.
What happened to Plan B?
Buy shelled coconut meat if possible.
Meaty Tips:
Older coconut may have hard meat - simmer in water to soften,
then discard water and mix with virgin coconut oil (optional).
Raw coconut has lotsa fiber! Serve with chilled applesauce.
Peeling is unnecesary if you like fiber.
Rod