Dried Sea Cucumber Lightly Salted Deep Sea Liaoning Grade A 50g 8-9 Pieces

Dried Sea Cucumber, known in TCM as Hai Shen (海参), from Apostichopus japonicus, is a premium lightly salted dried sea cucumber from deep-sea Liaoning waters. In TCM theory it is considered sweet and warm, entering the Kidney and Heart channels, and is traditionally used as a nourishing tonic food. This Grade A 50g pack contains 8-9 pieces, ideal for home tonic soups and congee.

Key Selling Points

• Lightly salted dried sea cucumber from deep-sea Liaoning waters
• Grade A 50g pack containing 8-9 whole pieces
• Traditionally used in TCM as a Kidney-nourishing tonic food
• 6-7 year growth sea cucumber, dried by traditional light-salting method
• Suitable for tonic soups, congee, and daily nourishing meals

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to blackish in color with a firm, dense texture and a clean, mild sea aroma. After soaking and slow cooking, the sea cucumber becomes tender and gelatinous with a subtle savory taste that absorbs the flavors of soup or congee.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Tonic soup with chicken or lean pork
• Sea cucumber congee
• Braised sea cucumber dish
• Slow-simmered decoction-style nourishing broth

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, sea cucumber is traditionally used as a tonic food associated with nourishing the Kidney and supporting vitality. It is commonly prepared by soaking, then slowly simmering in soups or congee, often paired with chicken, lean pork, or Chinese yam. It is traditionally consumed as a seasonal nourishing food, especially in winter.

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