Coconuts

Shake to hear liquid inside; fruits with no liquid are dried out. Avoid cracked fruits and fruits with wet eyes.

Pierce an eye with an ice pick or nail and drain the liquid. Crack the coconut with a hammer and remove the meat from the shell (this job is easier if the shell is placed in a 350°F/175°C oven 10–15 minutes). Peel the brown skin with a paring knife or vegetable peeler.

Percentage yield: 50%