Make the almond butter sauce by toasting the coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden. Combine the toasted coconut plus all other sauce ingredients in a blender and blend on high until completely smooth. Season to taste. De-stem and shred the kale, and the cabbage (see my video on massaged kale for tips!). Add the shredded leaves to a large bowl, then sprinkle with a couple pinches of salt, pour in the lime juice and massage for 2 minutes, until wilted and flavourful.
Scrub the sweet potatoes well and process them through your spiralizer or julienne them. In a large pot over just-simmering water, steam the sweet potatoes for 4-5 minutes (you want them tender, but not mushy). Remove from heat and set aside.
Add the sweet potato noodles to the kale bowl, top with the spring onion, basil, toasted coconut chips and cilantro if desired. Pour the sauce over top, toss to combine, say thank you and enjoy.