Dried Sea Coconut Slices Hai Di Ye 500g Cantonese Soup Herb Traditional Herbal Ingredient

Dried Sea Coconut Slices, known in TCM as Hai Di Ye (海底椰), are prepared from the palm fruit kernel traditionally used in Cantonese herbal cooking. These pale, firm slices are a classic soup material valued in traditional practice for their moistening and nourishing associations. In TCM theory they are considered sweet in flavor and gently cooling in nature. A versatile pantry staple for slow-simmered soups and herbal desserts.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Cantonese soup ingredient known as Hai Di Ye (海底椰)
• Sliced dried form ready for slow simmering with other soup herbs
• Traditionally associated with moistening and nourishing qualities in TCM
• Commonly paired with snow fungus, apricot kernels, or lean pork
• Suitable for family-style soups, herbal desserts, and seasonal cooking

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically pale cream to light beige with a firm, dense texture and a mild, faintly sweet aroma. When slow-simmered, they typically soften and lend a subtle nutty sweetness to the broth without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in Cantonese-style slow soups with pork, chicken, or vegetables
• Add to herbal dessert soups with snow fungus and rock sugar
• Combine with apricot kernels and figs for a seasonal moistening soup
• Use in congee or sweet soup recipes for added texture

Traditional Uses

In Cantonese herbal tradition, Hai Di Ye is a familiar soup material, often simmered with snow fungus, apricot kernels, figs, or lean meats to make a gently sweet, moistening broth. It is traditionally associated with supporting lung and throat comfort in TCM theory and is a popular choice during dry seasons. The slices are typically added at the start of a long simmer and removed before serving if desired.

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