Eating in China
Generated illustration of a coconut, cut flesh and clear coconut water

Coconut

椰子Yēzi

The coconut palm fruit provides white flesh and naturally clear coconut water.

Type

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Cocos nucifera has a fibrous husk and hard shell surrounding its edible flesh and water.

In the kitchen

Its flesh and water can flavor rice and desserts. The hard shell is not eaten.

Fresh coconut water is different from coconut milk extracted from the flesh. Added ingredients in prepared products vary.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有椰子吗?

Does this dish contain Coconut?

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