How to Open a Coconut

I absolutely love young Thai coconuts, so I use them in a lot of recipes. The great thing about these coconuts is that the “meat” inside is very soft and blends smoothly. They are also much easier to open than the little brown coconuts, and their meat is easier to scrape out. (I also think the water from them tastes better). Here are some suggestions to help you figure out how to open them!