Dried Gorgon Nut Puffs Red Euryale Ferox Seed 250g Jar Chinese Qian Shi for Soup and Congee

Dried Gorgon Nut Puffs, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), from Euryale ferox, are the dried ripe seeds of the euryale plant. This 250g jar contains red-skinned whole seeds from Guangdong, a traditional food herb valued in TCM theory for its sweet, astringent nature and spleen-kidney support. Traditionally used in soups, congee, and decoctions as a gentle daily food herb.

Key Selling Points

• Whole red-skinned Euryale ferox seeds, not split or polished
• Known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), a classic spleen-kidney food herb
• Sourced from Guangdong, a traditional growing region for gorgon nut
• 250g resealable jar keeps seeds dry and fresh between uses
• Neutral, slightly sweet taste suited to soups, congee, and teas

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically round, firm, and reddish-brown with a thin outer skin. Texture is dense and chewy when cooked, becoming soft in long-simmered soups or congee. Aroma is mild and earthy, and the cooked taste is neutral with a faint sweetness, blending easily with other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in soups with pork ribs or chicken
• Cooked into rice or millet congee
• Boiled as a simple daily decoction
• Added to herbal soup packs for seasonal meals
• Used in home cooking as a starchy food herb

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Qian Shi is sweet and astringent with a neutral nature, associated with the spleen and kidney channels. It is traditionally used in long-simmered soups, congee, and decoctions, often paired with lotus seed, Chinese yam, or goji berry. Folk practice favors it in gentle daily food formulas for digestive comfort and seasonal nourishment.

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