Dried Coix Seed 500g Yi Mi Ren Job’s Tears Grain for Soup and Congee

Dried Coix Seed, known in TCM as Yi Mi Ren (薏米仁), from Coix lacryma-jobi. This 500g bag contains whole, dried coix seeds, a classic Chinese grain used in both food and traditional herbal practice. In TCM theory, coix seed is considered sweet and bland, mildly cooling, and traditionally associated with the Spleen, Stomach, and Lung channels. It is commonly cooked into soups, congee, and grain blends as a gentle everyday food ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried coix seeds, also known as Job's Tears or Yi Mi Ren
• 500g resealable bag of raw grain, not a finished tea or powder
• Traditional Chinese grain used in soups, congee, and five-grain blends
• Sweet, bland, mildly cooling nature in TCM theory
• Everyday culinary ingredient for home cooking and seasonal meals

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically off-white to pale yellow, oval, and firm with a smooth, hard surface. They have a mild, neutral aroma and a chewy, slightly starchy texture when cooked. In soups or congee, they contribute a soft, mild taste that blends well with rice, beans, and other grains.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Cooked into congee with rice or millet
• Simmered in soups with beans or vegetables
• Added to five-grain or multigrain blends
• Used in seasonal home cooking and porridge

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Yi Mi Ren is traditionally used in decoctions, congee, and soups, often paired with red beans, lotus seeds, or Chinese yam. It is a common ingredient in everyday food-based wellness preparations and is valued for its mild, bland nature. Traditional practice often simmers it until soft before serving.

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