I was introduced to Srilankan food by a very good friend who is from Sri Lanka. She prepared this recipe with Kale and I was pleasantly surprised at how simple yet delicious and nutritious it was! I had to learn how to make it, but I was short on Kale, so added Bok Choy and…
Traditionally it is called “Gotu Kola Sambol” made with medicinal greens Centella Asiatica, but you can add any shredded greens of your choice as long as they don’t get too soggy and wilted.
Vegan Kale and Bok Choy
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
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- Finely chop the Kale, Bok Choy, green chilies, and garlic.
- Thinly slice the shallots.
- Grate the coconut.
- Add all the ingredients except lime juice to a pan and mix thoroughly.
- Set the pan over medium heat to lightly cook the greens for 2 minutes. (You do not want to overcook or wilt the greens too much.)
- Turn off the heat, add lime juice and mix well.
- Serve immediately as a warm salad or with steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 150g
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 146
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8.5g14%
- Saturated Fat 7.1g36%
- Sodium 619mg26%
- Potassium 242mg7%
- Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
- Dietary Fiber 5.1g21%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 2.7g6%
- Vitamin A 9%
- Vitamin C 89%
- Calcium 10%
- Iron 8%
- Vitamin B6 12%
- Manganese 23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Notes and Tips
- You can use just Kale or any leafy greens that won't get soggy.
- I would highly recommend using freshly grated coconut over frozen coconut.
- You can also add black pepper powder and crushed red pepper flakes for added heat.