you first need to open a coconut. Don’t be intimidated — you can do it at home with the right tools, and you’ll be rewarded ...

Since we gather you'd rather use some tools instead of banging a coconut against a hard surface until it opens, we've put together this guide on how to open a coconut three different ways.

Crack Open the Shell: Use a hammer or the back ... Desiccated coconut can be used in a multitude of recipes: Making desiccated coconut at home is a cost-effective and rewarding process.