Gotu kola sambol is a herby coconut salad popular in Sri Lanka. It makes a wonderful accompaniment to rich, spicy dishes. Finely chop the gotu kola, including the stalks, and place in a large bowl.

Another thing I made was coconut sambol ala Sri Lanka’s Pol (coconut) Sambol. This recipe is simple and very easy to make. Fresh grated coconut, hot peppers, onions, lime juice and salt are all ...