How to Crisp Romaine Lettuce
Here’s something weird: add a pinch of salt to your ice water bath. Not a lot—just enough to make it taste vaguely like tears. The salt helps the lettuce hold onto water better.
Why? Osmosis, baby. It’s science, but you don’t need a lab coat. Salt makes the cells pull in moisture and stay firm. Your romaine will taste clean, not salty, I promise.
This trick is your secret weapon for taco night. Crisp lettuce, wobbly shells, perfect chaos.