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Various ways of eating coconut in Sanya

Print english.sanya.gov.cn Updated: 2022-11-04

Coconut is a special fruit in Sanya, Hainan province and there are various ways of eating coconuts in the city.

The most direct way to eat green coconut is to cut it and then drink the coconut water and eat the sweet coconut meat.

Coconut water is also very suitable for making various drinks, such as coconut coffee. The refreshing and sweet coconut water can neutralize the bitterness of coffee, making the drink delicious and healthy.

Chicken hotpot with coconut water as the soup is delicious, refreshing, and sweet. It is a Hainan specialty dish.



Coconut chicken hotpot. [Photo/WeChat account: sytpb_]


The coconut milk is made from the juice of the old coconut meat mixed with more than 10 ingredients. It is a special dessert in Hainan named Qingbuliang.



The coconut milk-based dessert Qingbuliang. [Photo/WeChat account: sytpb_]


Coconut meat can be used to cook rice, which has a unique flavor.

Coconuts can also be made into many specialties, such as coconut powder, coconut sugar, coconut flakes, coconut pancakes, which are also convenient for tourists to bring back home as gifts!

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