In my recent library pile was the book, In The Green Kitchen: Techniques To Learn By Heart by Alice Waters.
I enjoyed this book since I love reading cookbooks and how-to's. This book is a combination of the two.
One of the "how-to's" instructs how to wash lettuce. I knew I could learn from this!
Now you may be thinking, "Who wouldn't know how to wash lettuce? It's just putting lettuce in water, for Pete's sake!"
Anyways, while I knew the basics of washing lettuce, her instructions walked me through the simple process and left me with dry lettuce leaves instead of soggy ones in a very short amount of time. I also learned that smaller batches in the salad spinner do much better than stuffing it full--who knew!?!
So I thought I'd share "How To Wash Lettuce" with my readers.
How To Wash Lettuce
Fill a large bowl/basin with cold water--your kitchen sink can also work. Separate leaves, put them in the water and swish them around a bit with your hands. Let soak for a minute or two. The dirt and sand will settle to the bottom of the bowl. Lift leaves out of the water; drain in colander. Or do as I do and shake them a bit to get the water off.
If lettuce is still gritty or dirty, change water and soak again.
To dry lettuce: Put lettuce in salad spinner, no more than half full and spin leaves dry. Empty water after each batch.
No salad spinner? Use a colander to let leaves drain before proceeding. Or you can use this method. :-)
Lay leaves out in a single layer on a clean dish towel.
Roll it up. I let it sit for a bit like this. I think if I read the directions right, you can put your lettuce towel roll in the fridge.
Cut or tear your lettuce leaves for a salad or refrigerate until ready to use!
I enjoyed this book since I love reading cookbooks and how-to's. This book is a combination of the two.
One of the "how-to's" instructs how to wash lettuce. I knew I could learn from this!
Now you may be thinking, "Who wouldn't know how to wash lettuce? It's just putting lettuce in water, for Pete's sake!"
Anyways, while I knew the basics of washing lettuce, her instructions walked me through the simple process and left me with dry lettuce leaves instead of soggy ones in a very short amount of time. I also learned that smaller batches in the salad spinner do much better than stuffing it full--who knew!?!
So I thought I'd share "How To Wash Lettuce" with my readers.
How To Wash Lettuce
Fill a large bowl/basin with cold water--your kitchen sink can also work. Separate leaves, put them in the water and swish them around a bit with your hands. Let soak for a minute or two. The dirt and sand will settle to the bottom of the bowl. Lift leaves out of the water; drain in colander. Or do as I do and shake them a bit to get the water off.
If lettuce is still gritty or dirty, change water and soak again.
To dry lettuce: Put lettuce in salad spinner, no more than half full and spin leaves dry. Empty water after each batch.
No salad spinner? Use a colander to let leaves drain before proceeding. Or you can use this method. :-)
Lay leaves out in a single layer on a clean dish towel.
Roll it up. I let it sit for a bit like this. I think if I read the directions right, you can put your lettuce towel roll in the fridge.
Cut or tear your lettuce leaves for a salad or refrigerate until ready to use!
2 comments:
Thanks for the tip! I will try the towel method. I like for my lettuce to be crisp and not dripping wet and soggy.
I use a lettuce spinner but have never dunked my lettuce in water first. I'll have to try it! Thanks!
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