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Gotu Kola Sambol

Name: Gotu Kola Sambol
Cuisine: Sri Lankan
Ingredients: 1 cup, finely chopped Gotu kola leaves; 1/2 cup Grated coconut; 1 tsp Red chili flakes; 2 tbsp Lime juice; to taste Salt; 1 small, finely chopped Shallots; 1 small, finely chopped Green chili

Gotu Kola Sambol is a fresh Sri Lankan salad made primarily from finely chopped gotu kola leaves mixed with grated coconut, lime juice, and spices. It is a vibrant, tangy, and slightly spicy dish often served as a side to rice and curry, reflecting the island’s rich use of herbs and coconut in its cuisine.

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Sri Lankan90%

Indigenous10%

Ingredients

Gotu kola leaves
1 cup, finely chopped
Grated coconut
1/2 cup
Red chili flakes
1 tsp
Lime juice
2 tbsp
Salt
to taste
Shallots
1 small, finely chopped
Green chili
1 small, finely chopped

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

The dish originates from Sri Lanka’s traditional Ayurvedic practices, where gotu kola is valued both for its flavor and medicinal properties, making it a staple in local diets for centuries.

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Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Sri Lankan90%

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Indigenous10%

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Techniques

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