Gotu kola sambol (pennywort salad)

Green salad with chopped Gotu kola and shredded fresh coconut will give you one of the healthiest salads in Sri Lankan cuisine.

Gotu kola is also known as Pennywort and can be added to any curry menu. This simple green salad idea is a vegan side dish that you can mix with rice and curries to give you an instant nutritious meal.

Gotu kola is an Asian herb. It is shredded, then combined with shallots, tomatoes, freshly grated coconut, and chili peppers and seasoned with a salt, pepper, and lime juice sauce.

Sambol is a term used in Sri Lanka, refers to ingredients that are combined and eaten raw, sometimes chutneys and sometimes salads, like Gotu kola sambol.

Gotu kola has a strong herbal flavor similar to kale, making it an extremely fresh and crunchy dish. It is usually a side dish served with curry and rice.