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Gotu Kola Sambol

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Diet: Veg · Vegan

Gotu Kola Sambol is a Sri Lankan dish. Wash leafy greens carefully and dry before slicing.

Prep
20 min
Cook
0 min
Total
20 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Sri Lankan
Course
Salads

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Ingredients

Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.

Serves 4

Salad

Equipment

Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls.

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Steps

Slice · About 7 min

  1. Remove tough stems from gotu kola in 150 g fresh gotu kola leaves, washed and dried, 150 g grated coconut, 80 g red onion, finely chopped, 10 g green chili, chopped, 40 ml lime juice, ½ tsp salt; stack leaves and slice finely.

Mix · About 7 min

  1. Combine with coconut, onion and chili.

Dress · About 7 min

  1. Add lime and salt just before serving. Keep chilled until needed.

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Tips

  • Wash leafy greens carefully and dry before slicing.
  • Judge Gotu Kola Sambol by the texture and doneness signs in its steps. Your pan and heat affect how long Gotu Kola Sambol takes to cook.

Substitutions

  • Use parsley for a different herb sambol if gotu kola is unavailable.

Storage

  • Get perishable Gotu Kola Sambol into the fridge within two hours, or within one hour above 32°C / 90°F. Eat Gotu Kola Sambol within two days, keeping it covered at 4°C / 40°F or colder.
  • Bring cooked Gotu Kola Sambol to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning it for even heating. When Gotu Kola Sambol is part of the meal, serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts straight from safe refrigeration.

Make ahead

  • A few hours before making Gotu Kola Sambol, wash and dry the fresh ingredients, then refrigerate them. Assemble Gotu Kola Sambol close to serving and keep perishable ingredients cold.

FAQ

What matters most when making Gotu Kola Sambol?

Wash leafy greens carefully and dry before slicing.

What can I substitute in Gotu Kola Sambol?

Use parsley for a different herb sambol if gotu kola is unavailable.

Can I prepare Gotu Kola Sambol ahead?

A few hours before making Gotu Kola Sambol, wash and dry the fresh ingredients, then refrigerate them. Assemble Gotu Kola Sambol close to serving and keep perishable ingredients cold.

Food safety references

FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating

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