Coconut is an edible ingredient, but it is generally used in other snacks and desserts as a decoration and flavor enhancement. So, can coconut be eaten directly? How to eat coconut milk?

Can coconut be eaten directly?

Yes, of course it depends on personal taste, because coconut is generally divided into two categories: squeezed coconut and original coconut. Juicing coconut is to grind the coconut into meat, squeeze out the oil and fat before drying it, and dry the rest. This is juicing coconut. We also call it low-fat coconut. This kind of coconut Basically no fragrance. Original coconut milk is the coconut meat that is grated and given directly to consumers. Nowadays, more and more people prefer raw coconut milk.

How to eat shredded coconut

Ingredients

Pumpkin puree, sugar, corn flour, glutinous rice flour, shredded coconut

Method

1. Steam the pumpkin slices and mash them into a puree with a spoon

2. Mix the glutinous rice flour, cornstarch and sugar, and put them into the pumpkin puree to form a soft dough

3. Take a small portion and roll it into a round shape, put it into a steamer and steam it over high heat for about 8 minutes

4. Take out the steamed glutinous rice cake and roll it in the coconut paste to coat the surface. Just fill it with grated coconut

Benefits of eating grated coconut

1. Supplementary nutrition: grated coconut contains sugar, fat, protein, vitamin B, vitamin C and trace elements potassium, magnesium, etc. It can effectively supplement the body's nutrients and improve the body's disease resistance; coconut can supplement rich nutrients and vitamins, which is good for improving resistance and can also improve immunity.

2. Diuretic and reduce swelling: Coconut is rich in potassium, magnesium and other minerals. Its composition is similar to intracellular fluid, which can correct dehydration and electrolyte imbalance and achieve diuretic and swelling effects;

3. Kill insects and eliminate malnutrition: Both coconut meat and coconut juice have the effect of killing intestinal parasites. Drinking its juice or eating its meat can drive away ginger and tapeworms. It is used clinically and has reliable efficacy. , and has no toxic or side effects, and is an ideal food for killing insects and eliminating malnutrition; shredded coconut can have an insecticidal effect and is good for killing intestinal bacteria.

4. Beauty: Coconut contains sugar, fat, protein, growth hormone, vitamins and a large number of trace elements necessary for the human body. Regular drinking can benefit people's strength, replenish intracellular fluid, and expand blood. capacity, moisturizes the skin, and has a beauty effect. Eating shredded coconut regularly can improve physical fitness, moisturize the skin, and replenish qi and blood.

Consuming Suggestions

Coconut itself is white, but the common coconut on the market has an attractive shiny golden color. This is because butter and eggs are added during the production process. liquid, white sugar, egg yolk, etc. Although this kind of grated coconut tastes better, has a stronger flavor, and is richer and more comprehensive in nutrition, it has higher calories. It is not suitable to eat too much at one time, and do not sprinkle this kind of grated coconut on candied haws.