Romaine
Lactuca sativa
It is known to be the oldest documented form of lettuce. Romaine Lettuce is appropriately named after the ancient city of Rome, after being discovered in it’s early form by the Aegean Sea of Cos.
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Description
Dense and crisp head of lettuce. Romaine has a bit stronger flavor than a butter, leaf, stem, latin or iceberg lettuce.
Storage tips
Because of it’s density, romaine lettuce has a shelf life of between 10-13 days. It can be stored dry within a plastic bag in the crisper of your refrigerator. One nice tip is to chop it immediately and store it within a covered mason jar. That will lengthen it’s shelf life.
Culinary tips
- This is a very crisp lettuce, and is typically used for the Caesar Salad. It holds up well to a thick, rich dressing, however, its uses are very diverse.
- This lettuce is wonderful grilled, roasted or added to soups as it can sustain high temperatures.
- Pairs well with oils, vinegars, strong cheeses and fruit.
