Choose full coconuts (you should hear the coconut water inside if you shake the nut), without cracks.

The eyes should be intact with no mold.

It is difficult to know whether the flesh is rancid or not, and unfortunately you will find out only when the fruit is split open.

Intact: 1 to 2 months at room temperature.

Open: keep in the refrigerator crisper. 

Use grated pulp with chicken, rice, salads and fruits.

Use toasted grated coconut in desserts or to decorate a cake.

Caribbean
Serve grilled fish on sautéd pineapple with coconut and peppers.

Hong Kong
Fry large shrimp in a batter made of 1 part flour, 1 part coconut, baking powder and ice water.