Salad "Iceberg" is a round head,reminiscent of white cabbage. Its weight reaches one kilogram. This salad with luscious leaves of light greenish color is also called "Crisphead" or "ice mountain".
Salad "Iceberg" has a sweetish taste, thanks to juicy and crispy leaves, it is used both as a basis in various dishes, and as an additional component.
Родина салата – Калифорния, где местные breeders initially called this variety "crunchy". In the early twentieth century, this kind of greenery was exported to other states and was transported with chopped people, after which it was called "Ice Salad", and later - Iceberg salad.
Growing this crispy delicacy is possible without interruption for the whole season. For this purpose, spring plantings are carried out every two weeks, and summer plantings - with an interval of seven days.
Сорта салата "Айсберг" в нашей стране считаются early and sustainable. Seeds are planted in open ground. This culture loves light and moisture, it is usually placed on fertile, well-cultivated and fertilized soils.
Говоря о пользе этого вкусного растения, хочется note the presence of a significant amount of folic acid, which takes an active part in the regulation of the metabolism of the human body, in the work of the nervous system and the brain. Salad "Iceberg" is rich in vitamins A, C, B9, and also contains iron and calcium. A large-salad salad is used in a wide variety of diets, it helps to increase the level of hemoglobin, reduce the salt content in the body.
If you want to quickly and tastefully prepare a salad "Iceberg", the recipe is quite simple. Chop the head, add a drop of soy sauce and season with vegetable oil. It will be very tasty.
Like all salads, "Iceberg" is eaten, as a rule, inin kind, but thanks to the fact that the head is so crunchy, you can even fry it and cook a saute with it. In the refrigerator, the product will remain fresh for several days. In polyethylene bags without air access it can be stored even longer, while it does not lose its useful properties.
Before using this kind of "ice"lettuce, we must get rid of its roots. The thing is that they are not tasty. Removing the roots takes a considerable amount of time. But you can use one tip, which will always help you in the kitchen. Take the salad head in your hand and quickly tap it on the surface of the table. Roots can be easily removed after they are freed. Simple and effective!
Salad "Iceberg" is used in the preparation of various burgers, it not only makes them beautiful, but also gives a piquant, crunchy taste.
Italians like to cook this hot salad for Christmas holidays. Let's try to cook this dish together.
Hot salad in Neapolitan style
We will need:
Getting Started
At the washed salad we separate the leaves and tear themhands on pieces of medium size. On oil, grind the crushed garlic to a golden hue, then add the prepared salad, a little water and stew under the lid for 15 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and stew for another ten minutes, salting to taste. Salad should not turn dry. If necessary, pour a little water. The prepared dish can be eaten both hot and cold.
Finally I want to say that the salad "Iceberg"appeared on our market not so long ago, but he boldly conquers our kitchens. Many cooks gladly use it in fresh form, and as a component to various dishes.
