{"product_id":"dry-coconut","title":"Dry Coconut","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eDry Coconut\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry Coconut is a mature coconut harvested from the \u003ci\u003eCocos nucifera\u003c\/i\u003e palm, prized throughout Guyana and the wider Caribbean for its firm, dense meat and rich, milky liquid. Unlike young \"jelly\" coconuts, dry coconuts have a hardened brown husk and deeply developed flesh, making them ideal for grating, pressing, and cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe meat is dense, nutty, and subtly sweet, with a satisfying chew and a rich, oily mouthfeel. The water inside is more concentrated and less sweet than that of a young coconut, lending itself better to cooking than drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypical Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry coconut is the base for fresh coconut milk, grated coconut for baking, and coconut oil. In Caribbean households it's a staple for currying, stewing, and traditional sweets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Use \u0026amp; Recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFresh Coconut Milk:\u003c\/b\u003e Grate the meat and blend with warm water, then strain through cheesecloth to extract rich milk for cooking rice, curries, and stews.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCoconut Bake:\u003c\/b\u003e Grated dry coconut is folded into dough for a classic Caribbean fried or baked bread, served with saltfish or butter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSugar Cake:\u003c\/b\u003e Grated coconut is cooked down with sugar and ginger or spices into a traditional sweet confection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold whole, by the piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available for preorder — ships next business day only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mohabir Market","offers":[{"title":"Each","offer_id":48845625131262,"sku":"MM-FP-DRYCOCONUT","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/9423\/4878\/files\/790284024_1567917291779847_1480184030884774570_n.jpg?v=1788283575","url":"https:\/\/mohabirmarket.com\/products\/dry-coconut","provider":"Mohabir Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}