Everyday meals

Dīnā (green coconut drink)

Dīnā is a refreshing drink made from green coconut water and lime juice, served straight in the coconut shell. Very popular in the Marshall Islands, it is drunk chilled at any time of day, especially in the heat.

15 min
4 servings
Easy
Moderate
🇲🇭 Marshall Islands

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Instructions

Open the green coconuts by removing the top with a sturdy knife or machete, making a hole wide enough to pour from.
Pour the coconut water into a large bowl, straining it through a sieve if you want to remove any fibres.
Squeeze the limes and add the juice to the coconut water, then sweeten lightly if you like, stirring until dissolved.
Add a few ice cubes, stir, then pour the drink into the coconuts or into glasses. Serve straight away, garnished with a mint leaf if you have one.

Variations and tips

Version with pulp. Scrape a little of the soft flesh from the inside of the coconut with a spoon and add it to the drink for a milder taste and a jelly-like texture.