How to Dry Coconut

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).

   Pour the coconut water into a dish or cup.
   
   The water should be clear.
   
   Cloudy or colored water means the coconut is bad.
   
   You can discard the water or drink it if desired. , Heat the coconut for 20 minutes. , Hold the end of the towel to keep the coconut stable and hit the coconut several times with a hammer to break it up. , The flesh may have a thin brown skin attached from where it was touching the shell.
   
   Remove the skin with a vegetable peeler. ,, Dry the coconut in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes. , Store the coconut in a cool, dry place.
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   Step 2: Drill the coconut through the eyes using a 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) drill bit.

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   Step 3: Put the coconut directly on the rack in the preheated oven.

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   Step 4: Remove the coconut from the oven and wrap it in a towel

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   Step 5: creating a sack.

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   Step 6: Pry the flesh out of the coconut with a strong knife

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   Step 7: such as a paring knife.

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   Step 8: Reduce the oven temperature to 250 degrees F (121 degrees C).

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   Step 9: Shred the coconut pieces in a food processor and spread them onto a cookie sheet.

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    Step 10: Let cool and transfer the dried coconut to an airtight container.

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