Spotlight on: Coconut
The Australian Women's Weekly Food|Issue 86
The humble coconut is so fantastic - each part of it can be used in your dishes in completely different ways. These recipes will show you how to get to get the most out of this versatile, tropical produce.
Spotlight on: Coconut

20 Chicken & noodles in spiced coconut water PG

from the Test Kitchen

Make sure you buy pure coconut water, that hasn't been sweetened.

19 PG Coconut, lime & star anise syrup cake

 

from the Test Kitchen

You can use fresh coconut juice from a young coconut, if you like. Cucumber hydrates, coconut water contains electrolytes to quench your thirst, and lime is an alkaliser.

Cucumber, lime & Coconut water

PREP TIME 10 MINUTES SERVES 2

1 Lebanese cucumber (130g), chopped coarsely

3 cups (750ml) coconut water

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 Push cucumber through a juice extractor into a jug. Stir in coconut water and lime juice.

2 Serve topped with crushed ice and mint sprigs, if you like.

 

PG 20 Cauliflower & tofu red curry

BUYING

When selecting a coconut, pick it up and give it a little shake - you want to hear the coconut water moving around inside. It should feel heavy for its size and sound hollow when tapped. Take a look at the eyes, they should dry and free of mould.

STORING

A fresh coconut can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 months or refrigerated for up to 4 months.

HOW TO OPEN A COCONUT

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