Preparing coconut

guitarnerd

Hi:

I bought a coconut, out of the shell - how do I get rid of the stringy-ness? I tried to make date-coconut rolls - everything tastes right, but the texture of the coconut is almost un-edible - hard, sharp strings - what's up with that?

Thanks ahead!

guitarnerd

emtpdmom

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Back on topic, now -- Sorry, I don't have any wisdom to share regarding the coconut. I've never seen anyone mention buying coconut out of the shell. Hopefully someone else is more knowledgeable than I.

guitarnerd

Hey, thanks for the good word -- I never know where I end up in the world. I will definitely keep you posted. Put my name in Youtube, there's a ton of stuff there.

On the coconut - I'm thinking I need to soak this thing to soften the fibers. I think that's what I'll try....

Peace:

guitarnerd