Kukur

A hand-held coconut grater with a serrated curved blade, similar in function to South Asia's chiratta, used to scrape fresh coconut meat directly from the shell.

Material & Construction

A short, curved serrated metal blade fitted with a simple handle, shaped to match the natural curve of a split coconut half.

Traditional Uses

Grating fresh coconut for use in curries, desserts, and sauces central to both Filipino and Indonesian cooking traditions.

Modern Availability / Equivalents

A rotary hand grater or food processor grating disc serves the same purpose; the handheld version remains common for small daily quantities.

Care & Maintenance

Rinse and dry the blade promptly to prevent rust; store separately from other utensils due to the sharp curved edge.