People have been eating lettuce since ancient times. Most of the time, we eat these leaves raw in salads, though we can cook them in a variety of ways-even into soup.
But lettuce has to be treated right!
Things Required:
2 lettuce leaves
2 bowls
Directions:
Tear one of the leaves into bite-size pieces and place them in a bowl.
Leave the other leaf whole and place it in a bowl. Let both stand for an hour or so.
This Is What Happens:
The torn lettuce turns limp, while the whole leaf stays crisp.
Science Behind It:
The torn leaf exposes greater areas to the air, so more of the water of the vegetable evaporates and escapes into the air. Tearing also releases an enzyme that destroys vitamin C. That’s another reason why it’s better not to tear lettuce until just before you serve it.
Salting lettuce in advance also makes it wilt.
