Fresh Gorgon Fruit Qian Shi 500g Bag Premium Euryale Ferox Seeds for Cooking and Soup

Fresh Gorgon Fruit, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), from Euryale ferox, is the seed of an aquatic plant traditionally valued in Chinese herbal cuisine. This premium-grade product is harvested and frozen fresh to preserve its natural quality. In TCM theory, Qian Shi is considered neutral in nature with a sweet and astringent flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels. It is commonly used in soups, congee, and slow-cooked dishes. Store refrigerated and enjoy as part of a balanced diet.

Key Selling Points

• Premium-grade fresh gorgon fruit seeds from Tianchang, Anhui, a region known for aquatic produce
• Botanical source Euryale ferox, traditionally called Qian Shi in Chinese herbal practice
• Harvested and frozen fresh to help retain natural texture and flavor
• Neutral nature with sweet and astringent flavor in TCM theory, linked to spleen and kidney channels
• Versatile for soups, congee, and slow-cooked culinary preparations

Quality & Sensory

Fresh gorgon fruit seeds typically appear round and pearly white with a firm, smooth texture. When cooked, they develop a mild, subtly sweet taste with a pleasant chewy bite, blending well into savory soups and sweet congee alike.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into nourishing soups with lotus seed or Chinese yam
• Cook into traditional congee for a chewy texture and mild flavor
• Add to slow-cooked savory dishes and herbal stews
• Use in seasonal sweet desserts and culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Qian Shi has long been simmered in congee and soups, often paired with lotus seeds, Chinese yam, or poria. It is a familiar ingredient in seasonal autumn and winter cooking, valued for its gentle nature and satisfying texture. Home cooks traditionally add it to slow-simmered dishes where it softens while retaining a pleasant chew.

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