Nuoc Dua (Fresh Coconut Water)
Natural Sports Drink - Tropical Water with Whole Palm Fruit Split
Description
The ultimate natural juice: a green coconut chopped open at the top with a machete, served with a straw to drink the clear water inside.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Fresh green coconut
Instructions
- (No cooking) *Chop off the top of a chilled green coconut with a machete.
- Insert a straw.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Store-bought coconut water (carton)
Pairing
None(Beach or street walking)
Trivia
Rich in minerals/electrolytes, known as an 'IV drip from nature'. In the South, it's also heavily used as a 'broth' for braising pork.
Eating tips & etiquette
After drinking the cold water, ask the vendor to split it in half to scrape and eat the white, jelly-like flesh inside with a spoon.
Allergen
None