Iceberg Lettuce

Iceberg is the most popular variety of lettuce in Australia, used for everything from sandwiches to coleslaw. Its leaves are pale green, and quite firm and crisp in texture. Iceberg lettuce has a refreshing flavour

How to buy

Look for fresh, crisp-looking salad greens. The leaves should be free of any brown or yellow patches.

How to store

Store in a plastic bag in the crisper section of your fridge for 5 to 7 days.

How to cook

For a fresh salad, shred iceberg lettuce leaves then toss together with grated carrot and shredded red cabbage. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and a little sugar then drizzle over salad. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds then serve with fish or chicken.

To make san choy bau, cook 3 sliced shallots in a little oil until tender. Add 500g pork mince and cook until browned. Add 1 grated carrot, 1grated zucchini and 125g can corn kernels. Mix well then pour in 1/3 cup oyster sauce and 1/3 cup tomato sauce. Allow mixture to come to the boil then simmer for 2 minutes. Spoon mixture into iceberg lettuce leaves then wrap up and enjoy.

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