Or follow cookbook author Barbara Kafka's advice for opening a coconut in the microwave . You can store unopened coconuts at room temperature for a few months. Fresh pulp can be refrigerated up to one week and should be covered with water so it doesn't dry out. Coconut pieces can be frozen for up to nine months. Do not confuse this with coconut milk, which is a thick liquid produced by crushing the pulp.
Coconut milk is much higher in fat and is often used in Asian cooking.
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