Humans in many cultures have found uses for lichens â as food, fiber, medicine and poison, dyes, decoration, and, in some parts of the world, as perfume. Many kinds of lichen can be eaten; only a few are poisonous.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Broccoli slaw is a variation of traditional coleslaw with shredded raw broccoli stalks substituted for cabbage. It may also contain mayonnaise, carrots, vinegar or lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper. It is commonly served at potlucks or covered dish parties. It is also called broccoli cole slaw or broccoli slaw salad.
Chinese broccoli è¥å° (jie lan). Chinese broccoli is known as è¥å° (gai lan) in mandarin. It has thick bitter leaves but thick succulent stems, just like the broccoli. Here's one recipe. It is not usually used in soups but when it is, the leaves are usually chopped rather finely and the stems either cubed or sliced thinly.