How to Open a Young Coconut
By Jolinda Hackett, About.com
Next, make another cut in the same manner as the first one. Remember to watch those fingers! As shown above, your second cut should be perpendicular to the first one. With a bit of practice, you'll get your aim right, and you'll also be able to tell just how much force you need.
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- Gather your materials.
- Make your first cut.
- Make your second cut.
- Make your third and fourth cuts.
- Open the "lid".
- Drink the water, or save it for later.
- Open the coconut.
- Scrape out and eat the coconut flesh inside.
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