Fresh Euryale Seed Qian Shi 500g Bag Large Grade Tianchang Gorgon Fruit for Cooking and Congee
$10.30
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Description
Fresh Euryale Seed, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), from Euryale ferox, the large peeled seed of the gorgon fruit water lily. These Grade One Er Qing seeds from Tianchang in Anhui are frozen fresh rather than fully dried, keeping a plump round form. In TCM theory Qian Shi is neutral in nature with sweet and astringent flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels. A culinary grain-like seed for soups, congee, and slow-cooked dishes.
Key Selling Points
- 2026 fresh-crop Qian Shi gorgon fruit seeds from Tianchang, Anhui, a region known for premium Euryale ferox
- Er Qing Grade One large whole seeds, carefully peeled and selected for size and completeness
- Frozen fresh processing preserves the plump texture of the raw seed for cooking
- In TCM theory Qian Shi is neutral and sweet-astringent, traditionally linked to spleen and kidney channels
- Versatile culinary seed for congee, soups, sweet soups, and slow-simmered dishes
Quality & Sensory
Typically the peeled seeds are round and ivory to pale yellow-white with a smooth, firm surface. Fresh Qian Shi has a mild, clean botanical aroma, and when slow cooked it turns tender and slightly chewy with a gentle, subtly sweet, starchy taste.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Fresh frozen Euryale seed, edible agricultural product |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 芡实 |
| Pinyin | Qian Shi |
| Botanical Name | Euryale ferox |
| Grade and Form | Er Qing Grade One, large whole peeled seeds |
| Net Weight | 500 g per bag |
Usage Scenarios
- Simmer into congee or rice porridge with lotus seed, red date, or millet
- Add to slow-cooked soups and savory stews with pork ribs or chicken
- Cook in sweet soups and desserts with rock sugar and longan
- Use in seasonal autumn and winter nourishing dishes
Traditional Uses
In traditional Chinese practice Qian Shi is a classic food-herb seed, traditionally associated with strengthening the spleen and benefiting the kidneys. It is a familiar ingredient in folk kitchens, commonly simmered in congee with lotus seed and Chinese yam, or added to nourishing soups in autumn and winter. Fresh gorgon seeds from the Tianchang area have long been prized as a regional specialty and tribute-grade delicacy.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is 500 g of Grade One fresh Euryale ferox seeds, known in TCM as Qian Shi or gorgon fruit seed, from Tianchang in Anhui province.
Q: What are its traditional characteristics?
A: In TCM theory Qian Shi is neutral in nature with a sweet and astringent flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels and valued in food-herb cooking.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: The seeds are typically rinsed and simmered in congee, sweet soups, or slow-cooked savory soups until tender.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.72 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
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