Stem lettuce
Vegetables
Refrigerator
Stem lettuce is a lettuce variety grown for its stem. Stem lettuce is also called celtuce, celery lettuce, asparagus lettuce or Chinese lettuce. The stem has a green, fresh core. The stem has a nutty flavour and is also a bit like cucumber. The leaves can also be eaten, but it is tougher and more bitter than head lettuce. For this reason, especially the young leaves are used.
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Preparation & storage
Storage
The stem can be kept in the fridge for about a week.
Preparing
Peel the stem thickly, because of the thick 'milk' in the peel. If necessary, use an asparagus peeler.
You can then use the core in dishes raw, cooked, stir-fried or grated.
The leaves should not be eaten raw, but prepared like spinach.
Storage times
Refrigerator: 7 days
Preparation times
Stir-fry: 1 - 2 minutes
Braising: 1 - 2 minutes
Cooking: 1 - 2 minutes
Cleaning stem lettuce
See preparing.
Information
Cultivation
Tip
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Availability
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