Koh Samui might call to mind beaches and spas – but its coconuts are of particular acclaim. Local growers will tell you they’re the best in Thailand. You might equate coconut with a sickly Bounty bar or other fake confection – but that’s set to change.
2 coconut treats to try:
- Fresh coconut. Happily, someone else will wield a very big, very sharp knife (machete?) to cut the coconut open. Drink the juice and then use the provided spoon to scoop out the sides. (Parents – this is a great drink to get your kids hooked on. They won’t ask for Coke or sugary drinks again.)
- Coconut shake. Coconut milk blitzed with ice, guaranteed to cool you down faster than even sub-zero air-conditioning. Both fresh & shake options are available at just about every restaurant on the island – no need to spend time searching.
3 coconut facts:
- Coconuts grow all year on Koh Samui – so you can’t miss them (unlike other Thai fruits that have distinct seasons).
- Fresh coconut juice has more vitamin C than orange juice.
- 2 million Samui coconuts are shipped to Bangkok every month.
(Growing coconuts photos c/o mckaysavage via Flickr Creative Commons)
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