Romaine lettuce

Romaine lettuce head

Romaine lettuce, also Roman or Romaine lettuce, Lattuga, boiled lettuce, binding salad or lettuce ( especially in Switzerland so called ) ( Lactuca sativa Cos Group, Lactuca sativa var longifolia) is a variety of plant species garden salad (Lactuca sativa).

Description

His vibrant green leaves are oblong, very wavy and have strong middle leaf ribs. Almost upright and up to 40 centimeters long, they form a loose head with a weight of up to about 300 grams, which had to be tied together in older varieties, so that the lettuce hearts remain tender and bright.

History

Romaine lettuce to have been known in Egypt already 4,000 years ago and was originally grown only in the Mediterranean countries. Today he is well known throughout Europe and America.

Use

Structure and taste of the Romans salad are stronger than in the head or cut salad. Especially the more tender inner leaves are used fresh in salads, but can also be steamed as a vegetable. The taste of the cooked veining reminiscent of asparagus.

Romaine lettuce is the main ingredient of a classic salad of American cuisine, the Caesar Salad.