Fresh Coconut Ice Cream

The value of the coconut palm to the native inhabitants wherever it flourishes cannot be described better than in the old native proverb, “He who plants a coconut tree plants vessel and clothing, food and drink, a habitat for himself and a heritage for his children.” I am using only a small portion of the “tree of life” in this recipe—the coconut milk and meat. Using a fresh coconut here, rather than desiccated, makes all the difference in flavor. When choosing fresh coconuts, test for fres