熟したココナツ2個の外皮の一部をえぐり,中果皮の繊維を引き出して互いに結び合わせる.その後,家屋などに吊るして1~3年ほど乾燥させる.長期間乾燥させることで内部の水分が失われ,固形胚乳は赤褐色に変化してコプラ(
Two mature coconuts are partially husked, and fibers are pulled from the mesocarp and tied together. The pair is then hung from a house or other structure and left to dry for about one to three years. As they dry, the moisture inside is lost and the solid endosperm turns reddish brown, becoming copra (
takataka 'kula). See also:
fakahani.