Side note: before eating gotu kola, consult with your doctor if you are on medication, are pregnant, nursing, or allergic to it. What does it taste like? The flavor is mildly herbaceous like celery ...

Finely chop the gotu kola, including the stalks, and place in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, chilli and shallots and mix together. Using a coconut scraper, scrape out the coconut flesh into a bowl.