Storage
In the fridge, romaine lettuce keeps well for up to 5 days in an open plastic bag.

Never store lettuce next to fruit, as the gas ethylene (formerly known as ethylene) is released when fruit ripens. Ethylene causes brownish-red spots on the veins of lettuce, lettuce then spoils faster.

Make sure lettuce can breathe. Store lettuce in its original packaging. Do you put lettuce in a plastic bag yourself? Don't put it away in a closed plastic bag. You can store lettuce in an open plastic bag if necessary.

Want to keep lettuce longer? Cut a small piece off the bottom. Then put the lettuce in a bowl of water in the fridge. Or wrap only the underside of the lettuce in a damp tea towel.

How do I know the lettuce is no longer good? The lettuce goes mouldy or has wilted. You can recognise this decay by smelling, looking or tasting.

Prepare
Remove the stiff outer leaves, loosen the other leaves. Wash the leaves and pat them dry. Cut the leaves into strips.

Storage times

Refrigerator: 2-5 days

Preparation times

Cooking: 3 - 5 minutes
Braising: 3 - 5 minutes
Braising: 3 - 5 minutes
Steaming: 10 minutes

Cleaning romaine lettuce

See preparing.