Nutrition Facts
Sri Lankan gotu kola
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 99mg4%
Potassium 289mg8%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 1642IU33%
Vitamin C 39mg47%
Calcium 62mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Sri Lankan gotu kola
A refreshing side salad that’ll add spark to any meal
Servings: 2
Calories: 134kcal
Equipment
- 2 bowls
Ingredients
- 30 g flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
- 15 g mint finely chopped
- 50 g freshly grated coconut
- 1 lime juice
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
- a handful of cherry tomatoes chopped
- 2 anchovies finely chopped
Optional
- 1 green chilli deseeded and thinly sliced
- 1 spring onion finely chopped
- 1 celery stick thinly sliced
- handful of pomegranate seeds
Method
- Put the parsley and mint in a bowl. In another bowl, add the coconut and season with the lime juice and some salt and black pepper. Stir well and add to the herbs along with the onion and tomatoes.
- Add the anchovies (these are a must if you aren’t vegetarian) and any of the optional ingredients you like. If you are serving with a spicy curry, avoid the green chilli and serve as a refreshing salad, seasoned well with lime juice and salt.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1642IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg