Kale & Coconut Mallung

Mallung in Sri Lanka means to "mix up" and typically mixes up shredded leafy vegetables, coconut, onion, chiles, spices and lemon. Mallung is usually served with every Sri Lankan meal which consists of rice and curries. My mother-in-law's kale and coconut mallung recipe is my favorite!

Ingredients

• 1 bunch of kale, stems removed and leaves finely chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 serrano chile, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• lime juice
• generous grating of black pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat oil in a skillet. Add onions and chile, stirring often until onions soften
2. Add in the kale and cumin, and cook until kale is cooked through
3. Add in the coconut, lime juice, salt and pepper and cook enough to heat through
4. Serve hot or cold with rice and curry or by itself