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Opening A Coconut The Easy Way With Just A Knife

By Aqiyl Aniys | December 28th, 2018 | Modified - December 28th, 2018

Opening A Coconut The Easy Way With Just A Knife

I normally open coconuts by chopping off the husk at the bottom with a cleaver.

Using a cleaver instead of a machete was easier for me because I could control the cleaver better.

I would chop around the bottom of the coconut until I hit the seed/kernel, and then cut across the kernel to open it to get to the water and the jelly.

My aunt recently visited from Jamaica and put me on to using a knife to cut through the top of the coconut. The bottom is hard, while the top is soft.

It is less dangerous than chopping with a cutlass.

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About Author: Aqiyl Aniys

Aqiyl Aniys is the author of the book Alkaline Herbal Medicine, the Alkaline Plant Based Diet book, and the children's book, Faith and Justice eat an Alkaline Plant Based Diet." He received a certificate in plant-based nutrition from Cornell University, a BA in Organizational Behavior and Communications from NYU, worked as an elementary school teacher, and studied social work. He enjoys boxing, kick boxing, cycling, power walking, and basically anything challenging, and his alkaline plant-based diet supports all that he does. Learn more about transitioning to avegan diet using the Dr. Sebi nutritional guide.