Select big, dense, heavy for its size iceberg lettuce that looks fresh and free of pinkish discoloration. Usually one head is enough for 4 people.

Peel and discard wilted outer leaves. Use a knife to cut out the core.

Place the head of lettuce, cored side up, in a large bowl and rinse with water, aim the water in between the leaves of lettuce.

Carefully lift the lettuce up out of the water and you will see that the weight of the water inside the lettuce will separate the leaves slightly. Carefully separate the leaves and set them in a colander to drain. Continue separating the leaves until the leaves are too small or too curly for making cups, set the rest aside in a bowl for other uses.

Place a washed lettuce cup in the palm of your hand, use a pair of clean kitchen scissors, trim off the stiff white stem and the edges of the leaf into an approximately 7-8 inch diameter circle; set aside the prepared lettuce cup on a plate and the scraps into the bowl of lettuce pieces.