It belongs to the lettuce family and can be called Chinese lettuce or asparagus lettuce. Its long, pale green stalk reveals an incredibly crunchy core after being peeled, with a mild nutty flavor and a smoky finish. Very versatile from raw, grilled, roasted, sautéed and pickled. In salads it plays the role of other crunchy vegetables such as radishes, carrots or cucumber. Something to try!