Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Suzhou Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee
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Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Suzhou Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee

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Description

Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), from Euryale ferox, the seed kernel of the gorgon water lily. These Suzhou-style dried kernels are mid-crop seeds selected without yellowed grains, then dried for storage. In TCM theory Qian Shi is sweet and astringent in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels. A versatile pantry herb for soups, congee, and slow-cooked dishes.

Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Suzhou Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee overview
Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Suzhou Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee overview

Key Selling Points

  • Suzhou-style dried gorgon fruit seeds known as Qian Shi in TCM
  • Botanical source Euryale ferox seed kernel
  • Mid-crop seeds sorted without yellowed grains
  • Dried and ready for soups congee and slow cooking
  • 500g pack suited to regular household herbal cooking
Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Suzhou Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee key features
Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Suzhou Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically round white to ivory kernels with a firm dense texture and a clean mild starchy aroma. When slow cooked the seeds turn soft and tender with a gentle nutty sweetness and a smooth slightly chewy bite.

Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Suzhou Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee quality and texture
Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Suzhou Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried edible botanical seeds
Chinese Name 芡实
Pinyin Qian Shi
Botanical Name Euryale ferox
Plant Part Seed kernel
Net Weight 500g
Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Suzhou Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee specifications
Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Suzhou Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Simmer into herbal soups with lotus seed or Chinese yam
  • Cook into congee or sweet dessert soups
  • Add to slow-cooked pork rib or chicken soups
  • Use in seasonal autumn and winter nourishing dishes
Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Suzhou Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee in use
Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Suzhou Euryale Seeds for Soup and Congee in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Qian Shi is traditionally used in spleen-supporting and kidney-tonifying formulas and is a classic ingredient in Si Shen Tang, the Four Spirits Decoction, paired with lotus seed, poria, and Chinese yam. Folk kitchens commonly simmer it in congee, sweet soups, and pork rib soups, especially during autumn and winter. It is also valued in Suzhou cuisine as a seasonal delicacy.

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: It is dried gorgon fruit seed kernel, called Qian Shi in Chinese, sourced from Euryale ferox and packed as a 500g dried food ingredient.

Q: What is its traditional value?

A: In TCM theory Qian Shi is sweet and astringent with a neutral nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels and used in classic nourishing recipes.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: Rinse and soak briefly, then simmer in soups, congee, or sweet dessert soups until the kernels turn soft and tender.

Additional information

Weight 0.55 kg
Dimensions 20 × 15 × 8 cm

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