Shred lettuce with a knife or food processor.
Large pieces of lettuce often slide off tacos, which causes frustration. Shredded lettuce enhances the texture and flavor of tacos. While purchasing shredded lettuce in a packaged bag seems appealing, a head of lettuce usually costs less; and although the process of shredding the lettuce may look challenging, it actually does not take much time. After you shred the lettuce, store it in a plastic storage bag in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
Instructions
Chef's Knife
1. Put the lettuce on a clean cutting board. Slice through the core and cut the lettuce into quarters.
2. Place one of the quarter sections facing down on the cutting board.
3. Grab a chef's knife and hold it perpendicular to the lettuce.
4. Slice the lettuce down toward the cutting board into 1/8 to 1/4-inch shreds.
Food Processor
5. Chop the head of lettuce into small sections that fit into the food processor. For best results, slice the lettuce head into quarters with a chef's knife. Slice each quarter section in half.
6. Place two or three sections into a food processor. Secure the lid tightly.
7. Pulse the food processor to shred the lettuce.
8. Remove the shredded lettuce. Shred the remaining sections.
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