Coconut water Coconut water Coconut water, less commonly coconut juice, is the clear liquid inside coconuts (fruits of the coconut palm). In early development, it serves as a suspension for the endosperm of the coconut during the nuclear phase of development. As growth continues, the endosperm matures into its cellular phase and deposits into the rind of the coconut pulp. The liquid inside young coconuts is often preferred to the liquid of a ripened coconut. Fresh coconuts are typically harvested from the tree while they are green. A hole may be bored into the coconut to provide access to the liquid and
Coconut milk prevent the milk from separating inside the can. Coconut milk can used in both sweet and savory dishes. In many tropical and Asian cuisines it is a traditional ingredient in curries and other dishes, including desserts. Coconut rice is a rice cooked in coconut milk consumed in Southeastern Asia and the Caribbean. "Nasi lemak" is a Malaysian version of coconut rice, while the same dish is called "nasi uduk" in Indonesia. Coconut milk is also used throughout Asia for making traditional serabi, an Asian style pancake. In Brazil, coconut milk is mostly used in northeastern cuisine, generally with seafood stews