What is lettuce?

What is lettuce?

Oil lettuce is a vegetable with high medicinal value. It belongs to the genus Lettuce of the Asteraceae family. In life, oil lettuce is often called oil lettuce, perfume lettuce, and oats. It is an autumn vegetable and is usually available in mid-October. It is widely distributed throughout my country, and its main producing areas are Hebei, Shandong, Liaoning and other places.

What does lettuce look like?

Lettuce has broad, shiny leaves with tiny serrations on the edges. It is dark green in color. The main body is a thick, light green stem, and the overall plant height can reach more than 30 centimeters.

How to cook lettuce

1. Stir-fry

Stir-frying lettuce is a very common method. First, heat the pan, then pour in a lot of cold oil, followed by a large amount of minced garlic. After frying until golden brown, add the washed and chopped lettuce, stir-fry a few times and it is ready to serve.

2. Scrambled eggs

Scrambled eggs with lettuce is also a good way to cook it. First pour a small amount of oil into the pan, add the eggs after the pan is hot, and after the eggs are cooked, add the lettuce and stir-fry.

The efficacy and function of lettuce

Lettuce is rich in vitamins and trace elements. The ascorbic acid in it can effectively improve the body's hematopoietic ability and avoid the production of cholesterol.