Try some delicious coco con chile y limon (coconut with chile and lime juice)! It’s a super tasty snack. It has a slightly sweet flavor that goes perfectly with lime juice and chili powder.
If you love coconut you’ll have to try coconut horchata next.

So today’s recipe is something my husband whipped up for us.
It’s super simple but I still thought it was worth sharing.
If you’re into coconut flavored drinks and treats I think you’ll really enjoy this treat.
Though most coconut flavored foods tend to be very sugary.
Fresh coconut meat isn’t very sweet.
It’s only slightly sweet.
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Cracking open a coconut isn’t as difficult as you may think.
Alphafoodie explains four methods you can use to open a coconut.

Once the coconut is cracked open use a spoon or knife to remove the meat from the shell.
Then use a potato peeler to peel off the skin.
After that cut the coconut meat into strips then sprinkle it with the chili powder (I use Tajin) and squeeze lime juice over top.
Now enjoy!
This is a really delicious treat that we enjoy and I hope you do too.
And it’s pretty easy to make once you learn how to open the coconut.

Do you like coconut? Let me know in the comments below. And don’t forget to rate it!
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Coco con chile y limon
Coco con chile or coconut with chile and lime is a delicious snack . Give it a try!
Ingredients
- 1 coconut
- lime freshly squeezed
- chile powder
Instructions
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Crack open the coconut
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Remove the meat from the coconut.
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Peel any skin from the coconut meat.
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Cut the coconut meat into strips.
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Sprinkle the chili powder over the strips and squeeze lime juice over them.
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Serve and enjoy.
Rosie Sanchez-Oswald
Sunday 1st of August 2021
Your recipies are just like eating straight from a street vendor en Mexico. I make everything you share. I am mexicana and keep my traditions alive. Thanks
Carissa
Sunday 8th of August 2021
Hi Rosie, That's so nice to hear! Thank you!