Coconut Scraper (Boti)
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A South Indian blade that sits and sharpens! Earthen Tools for Mass Production of Fresh Coconut Fine
Description
A cooking tool with a roundly curved jagged blade at the tip of a wooden base. South Indian women sit on the base, applying body weight while scraping out coconut flesh 'gari-gari'.
Classification: For Hardcore Fans,Scraper,South India Essential
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How to use
Ingredients
- Wood
- Iron (or Stainless steel) blade
Instructions
- Split mature raw coconut in half with a machete.
- Sit placing one foot (or buttocks) on the wooden base of the coconut scraper (Boti), firmly fixing the tool to the floor.
- Hold the halved coconut shell with both hands, pressing the flesh against the jagged tip blade, rotating wrists to scrape off white flesh (coconut fine) like powder snow.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Grater (overwhelmingly less efficient but as scraping function sub)
Pairing
South Indian Poriyal (stir-fry), Coconut Chutney
Trivia
[Hardcore] 'Boti' originally is a generic term for 'upward knives fixed by stepping on them' used in Bengal etc. South Indian cooking absolutely requires 'freshly grated raw coconut'; the 'juicy sweetness and moisture' unattainable with dried coconut determines dish quality, so every home invariably has it.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Usage] Like a South Indian mother, sit on the floor chatting, mindlessly continuing to scrape coconut, building a pure white snow mountain over the bowl!
Allergen
None