Frisée Lettuce
Photo: flickr user endolith
About
A unique lettuce with long, curly ("frisée" means "curly" in French) on a white stem. It is tender and slightly bitter and often used in salad mixes.
The lettuce, a member of the chicory family, is fragile and will wilt easily. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week in a ventilated bag, or loosely wrapped with a wet towel.
Information
Physical Description
Frisée has white and light green leaves, and occasionally red leaves, joined on a white stem. If the top leaves are yellowed, it is not a fresh head of Frisée. The leaves are very curly, thin and fragile.
Tasting Notes
Selecting and Buying
Preparation and Use
Frisée is best in a salad. For example, try it with goat cheese, red onion and garlic. Or toss it with beets, apples and walnuts. It can also be rolled with prosciutto as an appetizer.
Conserving and Storing
Slightly wet the lettuce, then store loosely wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator, or store in a damp towel.
Comments
January 29, 2012
Er, where is the frisee in the photo? That lettuce shown is not frisee!