That sounds wonderful! Making jelly coconut is a delicious way to enjoy fresh coconut. Here's a simple recipe for you to follow:<br /><br />Ingredients:<br /><br />1 fresh coconut<br />1 packet (about 7g) of unflavored gelatin<br />1 cup water<br />1/2 cup sugar (you can adjust the sweetness according to your preference)<br />A pinch of salt (optional)<br />1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)<br />Instructions:<br /><br />Crack open the fresh coconut and collect the coconut water in a bowl. You can do this by puncturing the soft eye of the coconut with a knife and letting the water drain out.<br /><br />Scoop out the coconut flesh using a spoon or coconut scraper. Be gentle to avoid getting any shell pieces into the flesh.<br /><br />Rinse the coconut flesh to remove any leftover shell bits and cut it into smaller pieces.<br /><br />In a blender, add the coconut flesh and 1 cup of water. Blend it until you get a smooth coconut puree.<br /><br />Strain the coconut puree through a fine mesh strainer or a cheesecloth into a bowl. Press down with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. This coconut milk is what we'll be using to make the jelly.<br /><br />In a separate small bowl, add the gelatin and about 1/4 cup of cold water. Allow it to bloom for 5 minutes.<br /><br />In a saucepan, heat the coconut milk over low to medium heat. Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves. You can also add a pinch of salt and vanilla extract for extra flavor if you like.<br /><br />Once the sugar has dissolved, add the bloomed gelatin to the saucepan. Stir continuously until the gelatin fully dissolves and the mixture is well combined.<br /><br />Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.<br /><br />Prepare a mold or individual serving cups. You can use any container of your choice.<br /><br />Pour the coconut mixture into the mold or cups.<br /><br />Let the jelly coconut cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours or until the jelly sets completely.<br /><br />Once the jelly has set, you can serve it as is or garnish it with some toasted coconut flakes or fresh fruit.<br /><br />Enjoy your homemade jelly coconut made with fresh coconuts from your countryside! It's a refreshing and delightful treat, especially during warm weather.
