To restore moisture to your coconut, place the coconut in a sieve or strainer and steam over boiling water. Be sure the coconut does not come in contact with the boiling water.

An alternative to steaming the coconut is to soak the coconut in milk for a short period of time in a cool place.

It is important to prepare only the quantity desired for immediate use. Storing the coconut after it has been steamed or soaked is not recommended.