Is romaine lettuce actually the leaf of celtuce?

When buying vegetables at the market, one always feels that romaine lettuce is just celtuce leaf, the two are so similar, both have long green leaves, so is romaine lettuce actually celtuce leaf?

1. Is romaine lettuce celtuce leaf?

Romaine lettuce is not celtuce leaf. Romaine lettuce is a leafy green vegetable that has swept the market in recent years, with slender, flat leaves and a short, thin fleshy stem. In terms of blood relationship, romaine lettuce belongs to a variety of leaf lettuce——long-leaf lettuce, and is close to the familiar lettuce. The differences between the two are also reflected in these aspects:

1. In terms of appearance, romaine lettuce and celtuce leaf are still quite different. The leaves of romaine lettuce are relatively slender and the surface is relatively smooth, while celtuce leaves are relatively broad, and many veins protrude from the surface, making them relatively uneven, and celtuce leaves are not as long as romaine lettuce.

2. Although romaine lettuce and celtuce leaf are both plants of the genus Lactuca, romaine lettuce is a variety of leaf lettuce——long-leaf lettuce, and its nutritional value is higher than that of stem lettuce; while celtuce leaf is the leaf of stem lettuce, so celtuce leaf is only one component of stem lettuce.

3. Romaine lettuce tastes relatively delicate and crisp, while celtuce leaf does not taste as refreshing, may be a little astringent, and its taste is not as good as romaine lettuce.

4. Romaine lettuce and celtuce leaf also differ in nutritional value. Romaine lettuce contains relatively more dietary fiber and vitamins, and has a good effect on moistening the intestines, promoting bowel movements, and beautifying the skin; while celtuce leaf contains a large amount of carotene, which is very beneficial for relieving eye fatigue and preventing night blindness.

2. Common ways to prepare romaine lettuce

Romaine lettuce is light green in color, crisp and tender in texture, extremely fresh and tender in taste, with a delicate fragrance and a unique flavor. The nutritional value of romaine lettuce is basically the same as that of lettuce, slightly higher than lettuce. Romaine lettuce has effects such as lowering cholesterol, treating neurasthenia, clearing dryness and moistening the lungs, and reducing phlegm and relieving cough. It is a low-calorie, highly nutritious vegetable. A common way to prepare romaine lettuce is stir-fried romaine lettuce. The method is to wash the romaine lettuce and cut it into sections of about 5 cm, put base oil into a wok and add chopped scallions to release their fragrance, add the romaine lettuce and stir-fry until it wilts (do not take too long), finally sprinkle in a small amount of salt and monosodium glutamate and it is ready to serve.

That is all for romaine lettuce and celtuce leaf. When buying these two vegetables at the market, be sure to distinguish them carefully, and do not be fooled.