Lettuce dryer, 5 l/26 cm - Westmark

Do you know what is one of the secrets of delicious salads prepared by famous chefs? Thorough drying of the leaves!

Because nothing is more tasteless than a lettuce full of water, we thought to present you the benefits of purchasing a lettuce dryer, an easy to use and particularly useful tool for washing and removing excess water from leafy vegetables and preparing some salads that will bring you extra health in the daily menu.

Why do you need a lettuce dryer?

The reasons are numerous and pertinent and we are convinced that they will be decisive to make this acquisition:
• you gain very precious time, since you no longer have to wash and dry each leaf of lettuce by hand;
• you benefit from fresh leafy vegetables, crunchy and kept in their natural form for longer, having the possibility to use them after the day you cleaned them;
• you obtain salads with a special flavor, because removing water will allow sticking of the sauces and oil to the lettuce leaves, avoiding leakage at the base of the dish;
• you will properly wash the lettuce, removing all residues and protecting yourself from food poisoning or even from more serious diseases caused by bacteria such as Listeria or E-coli;
• you equip your kitchen with a professional device, easy to handle and very safe to use, due to the centrifugation mechanism and the 4 adherent legs, which prevent the dryer from slipping off the furniture countertop;
• you get rid of the care of washing several dishes, because the basket inside is an ideal sieve and the lettuce dryer can also be used as a container for serving. The plastic from which they are made allows quick washing without special detergents, and can be inserted even in the dishwasher;
• you are preparing a sufficient amount of salad for guests and family, the lettuce dryer having a capacity of 5 liters and a diameter of 260 mm;
• you purchase an up-to-date product, with a long service life and which surprises with the versatility of use (washing, drying and storing lettuce)

Short history

Although devices of this kind existed for a very long time, even from the 19th century, the mechanism of modern dryers was patented in 1970. The evolution of this product was influenced by the two models designed by Jean Mantelet and Gilberte Fouineteau, two French designers. In 1974, The Mouli Manufacturing Co. company introduced on the American market a lettuce dryer with a rotating handle and since that time, the spread of this product has gained momentum.

The lettuce dryer is made of plastic and consists of an outer bowl that includes a detachable sieve and a lid provided with a turning mechanism. Once activated, the mechanism generates the rapid rotation of the inner sieve, the lettuce being dried by centrifugation. The sieve slits allow the water to drain and collect it in the outer bowl.

How do we use the lettuce dryer?

The procedure is very simple and includes the following steps:

1. wash the lettuce very well, under cold running water or even in the dryer. Washing in the dryer involves filling the outer bowl with water and dipping the lettuce leaves repeatedly. To get a clean lettuce, you need to change the water in the bowl, after the first wash.
2. depending on your preferences, cut or break the lettuce leaves by hand into small pieces (as if you were preparing the salad) and put them in the sieve of the lettuce dryer;
3. place the sieve in the plastic bowl, fix the lid and activate the turning mechanism. Due to the centrifugation movement, the water on the leaves will drain through the sieve holes directly into the plastic bowl.

Dry the leaves very well, throwing the remaining water and repeat the action if necessary. Whether you use the lettuce immediately or you want to keep it in the fridge for several days, try not to leave any drop of water on the leaves.

Tip: Before placing the lettuce into the fridge, do not forget to put a napkin on top of the plastic bowl of the lettuce dryer and cover everything with a plastic wrap. In this way, the leaves will last fresh longer, and you will enjoy for a longer time the nutrients present in abundance in these dishes.