Ingredient Name: Chinese Lettuce, lettuce

Traditional Chinese Name: 生菜 (shengcai)

• A leaf vegetable that is long, sword-shaped and medium green to dark green in color
• It has a slightly bitter and robust flavor (that is very different from western lettuce)
• Not typically eaten raw, but used in Chinese stews, dishes, dim sum and soups
• Considered a mildly cooling ingredient

How do I prepare it?

• Rinse eat leaf in warm water to remove any dirt or mud

Where can I buy this?

Available in most supermarkets

What is the cost?

• 1 average-sized head of Chinese lettuce cost around $2-3 HKD

Any benefits?

• High in dietary fiber and low in fat
• Good source of Vitamin A and C

Any precautions?

• Pregnant woman in their first trimester should consume in moderation as it is a mildly cooling ingredient

Any additional information?

• Store in a cool, dry place
• Can store up to 5 days in a refrigerated environment

Resources

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lettuce