Gotu Kola Soup

A deliciously, healing soup- for both the mind and the nerves! Gotu Kola is a beautiful plant. When I was in Bali it grew in abundance and was served heartily on pizza, salad and as a garnish! Here at home I use Gotu Kola weekly to cool the mind and support the nervous system. Gotu Kola is a peripheral vasodilator meaning it opens capillaries and increases circulation- particularly to the brain. If you are noticing a busy mind or feelings of anxiousness, try this soup or enjoy dried Gotu Kola leaves as a soothing tea.

Gotu Kola Soup

• 1 cup red raw rice or basmati rice

• 3 cups water

• 1 cup rehydrated gotu kola leaves, chopped

• 3 cups coconut milk (can sub with plain water, it will just be more brothy than soupy.

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 2 cloves chopped garlic

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• Pinch salt

• 1 lump jaggery, to taste (optional)

To make,

• Wash rice, add salt and water. Boil until rice is cooked and very soft.

• Add 1 cup of coconut milk (or plain water) with herb leaves, ginger and garlic and combine well in a blender.

• Add mixture to cooked rice, add remaining coconut milk and bring to a boil.

• Adjust salt and add lemon juice according to taste.

• Serve hot with jaggery (optional).

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