Lettuce is a type ofgreenery very versatile and can fill any dish with a lot of flavor and nutrients. Unfortunately, its storage must be short, as it can wither before its time. To solve this, we've brought you a foolproof tip on how to make lettuce crunchy again with just one simple step. Check it out!
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If you bought it, know that you will need to consume it as soon as possible, as this vegetable does not last long even in the fridge! Romaine lettuce can last up to twenty days when refrigerated, that is, three weeks. Butter lettuce, the most common in Brazilian homes, lasts much less. Something like ten days.
It's common that before spoiling, they get withered. That's because they lose moisture and become dry. The more “new” your lettuce is, the greater the chances of it being crunchy, which guarantees the right texture for the most traditional dishes, starting with salads.
Many resort to the technique of soaking lettuce in water before adding it to food. This formula can be, in fact, very useful, but experts say there is a way to make it even more crunchy and maintain that texture for much longer. To find out how, follow along.
Do THIS with your lettuce to make it crunchy again
By soaking the vegetable in hot water, you will ensure that it recovers all its original texture. In addition, the bath will also be able to remove the brown tips from the leaf, leaving it as if it were new, even recovering its color.
You can save them back to your refrigerator until the time you need to use it. This happens because the hot water will be able to stretch the cell walls of the lettuce. With this, the vegetable will be able to absorb more water.
So now you know: when the lettuce becomes wilted, just dip it in a small bowl of hot water for just a few minutes and let it cool down.
