What is lettuce?

What is lettuce?

What is lettuce?

Romaine lettuce is a plant of the genus Lactuca in the Asteraceae family. It is also called round lettuce. Its scientific name is head lettuce. It is usually harvested and put on the market before the rainy season every year. Its common producing areas include Hunan, Fujian, Guangdong, Hubei, Jiangxi and other regions.

What does lettuce look like?

Lettuce is an annual or biennial plant. It is a herbaceous plant. It is generally round in shape, wrapped in many layers, and is green and white in color. The core inside is usually yellow.

How to cook lettuce

1. Cold salad with lettuce

After washing the lettuce, add vinegar, sugar, salt, oyster sauce and other seasonings, then soak it for a while and you can eat it.

2. Stir-fried lettuce

Wash the lettuce and set aside. Heat oil in a pan and add minced garlic and stir-fry for a few minutes. Then add the lettuce and stir-fry for about two minutes.

The efficacy and function of lettuce

Lettuce is a very nutritious vegetable and its calories are very low, so people who are losing weight can eat it frequently. In addition, lettuce can enhance the body's immunity and it also has the effect of moisturizing the intestines and promoting bowel movements.


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