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Romaine Leave

Lactuca sativa var. longifolia Allergen-Free
Romaine Leave

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Asteraceae
  • Primary Cuisine Global
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Plant (leafy green)

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Romaine Leave ?

A crisp, elongated variety of lettuce known for its sturdy, slightly bitter leaves and excellent crunch, popular in salads.

"The unsung hero of crispness and the backbone of iconic salads."

Quel goût a le/la/l'Romaine Leave ?

Crisp, Refreshing, Slightly Bitter, Mild

Taste
Mild, Crisp, Slightly Bitter, Refreshing
Texture
Crunchy (rib), Tender (leaf), Crisp
Aroma
Fresh, Grassy, Mildly earthy
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Culinary Staple

Essential for Caesar salads

Optimal Storage

Refrigerate 7-10 days, loosely wrapped

Water Content

~95% water by weight, excellent hydration

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 50g (1 large cup chopped)
Calories17 kcal
Total Fat0.3g
Saturated Fat0g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein1.2g
Total Carbohydrate3.3g
Dietary Fiber2.1g
Total Sugars1.2g
Calcium33mg
Iron1mg
Potassium247mg

Le secret du chef

To revive slightly wilted romaine, soak leaves in ice water for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Substituts & Proportions pour Romaine Leave

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Romaine Leave est Butter Lettuce, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Softer texture but still good for wraps and salads, with a milder flavor.

Substituts pour Romaine Leave avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Butter Lettuce Meilleur 1:1 Softer texture but still good for wraps and salads, with a milder flavor.
Iceberg Lettuce 1:1 Similar crunch and high water content, but less nutritional value and milder flavor.
Endive or Chicory 1:1 Provides a more pronounced bitter crunch, good for adding complexity to salads.
Baby Spinach 1:1 Softer texture, less crunch, but offers high nutritional value and mild flavor.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Romaine Leave

Look for crisp, dark green leaves without wilting or brown spots.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Romaine Leave ?

  • Caesar dressing
  • chicken
  • croutons
  • parmesan
  • lemon
  • olive oil.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Romaine Leave ?

Crisp, Refreshing, Slightly Bitter, Mild Fresh, Grassy, Mildly earthy

Quel est un bon substitut pour Romaine Leave ?

Le meilleur substitut est Butter Lettuce (1:1). Softer texture but still good for wraps and salads, with a milder flavor.

Comment choisir et conserver le Romaine Leave ?

Look for crisp, dark green leaves without wilting or brown spots.

Ingrédients Vegetable associés

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