How do you remove coconut from the shell?

1. Crack the shell.

- Place the coconut on a stable surface, such as a cutting board.

- Hold the coconut with one hand and use the other hand to strike it firmly with a hammer or the back of a heavy knife.

- Strike the coconut in the middle, aiming for the "equator" of the shell.

- Continue striking until the shell cracks open into two halves.

2. Drain the coconut water.

- Once the shell is cracked, turn the coconut upside down and allow the coconut water to drain into a bowl.

3. Pry open the shell.

- Use a screwdriver or other prying tool to pry open the two halves of the coconut shell.

- Work your way around the shell, carefully prying it open until it comes apart.

4. Remove the coconut meat.

- Once the shell is open, you can scoop out the coconut meat using a spoon or your hands.

- Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edges of the shell.

- If the coconut meat is too hard, you can place the halves in the refrigerator for a few minutes to make it easier to scoop out.

5. Enjoy the coconut meat!

- Fresh coconut meat can be eaten on its own, added to salads, smoothies, or used in baking and cooking.