{"product_id":"coconut","title":"Fresh Coconut - Whole Coconut","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh Whole Coconut is a versatile ingredient used across West African, Caribbean and Asian cooking — grated and pressed for fresh coconut milk in coconut rice and curries, or simply cracked open and eaten as a snack. Buying it whole keeps the meat and water fresher than pre-packaged coconut products.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to prepare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePierce one of the natural soft spots ('eyes') at the top to drain the coconut water, then crack the shell with the back of a heavy knife or a hammer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrate or blend the white flesh with warm water and strain for fresh coconut milk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoconut rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoconut milk for curries and soups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnacking on fresh coconut flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eStore at room temperature for up to a couple of weeks unopened. Once cracked, refrigerate the flesh and use within a few days, or freeze grated coconut for longer keeping.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I open a whole coconut?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrain the water through one of the soft 'eyes' at the top, then crack the shell firmly with a heavy knife or hammer until it splits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I make coconut milk from it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — blend the grated flesh with warm water, then strain through a cloth or fine sieve to extract the milk.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SurulereFoods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53987841868124,"sku":"FRH-WA-0005","price":1.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/9424\/3420\/files\/1723640040918947.jpg?v=1756450014","url":"https:\/\/www.surulerefoods.com\/products\/coconut","provider":"SurulereFoods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}