Romaine Lettuce

Endowed with an exceptionally robust cellular structure, romaine is one of the rare lettuces capable of withstanding violent thermal shocks. Cut in half and placed for a few seconds on the glowing grill of a Kamado, the exterior undergoes express caramelization developing notes of toasted hazelnut, while the heart remains bursting with its cold, crunchy vegetal water. This is the very essence of thermal contrast in haute cuisine, the foundation of the true Caesar salad.