9mm Dried Gorgon Fruit Qian Shi Euryale Ferox Seeds 250g for Congee and Soup

Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), from Euryale ferox, the mature seed of the water plant commonly called chicken head rice. These 9mm red-skinned seeds are dried and sorted for even size. In TCM theory Qian Shi is neutral in nature with sweet and astringent flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels. Traditionally used in congee, soups, and decoctions as a daily wellness ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• 9mm selected red-skinned Qian Shi seeds dried for even size and quality
• Botanical source Euryale ferox, the seed known in TCM as Qian Shi
• Traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels in TCM theory
• Dried whole seeds suited to congee, soups, and slow-cooked dishes
• 250g pack stored frozen to preserve freshness for up to 12 months

Quality & Sensory

Typically round seeds with a reddish-brown outer skin and firm, dense texture. The dried seeds have a mild, starchy aroma. When slow cooked they typically turn soft and slightly chewy with a gentle, nutty, mildly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into congee with rice or millet for a nourishing breakfast
• Add to slow-cooked soups with lotus seed or Chinese yam
• Use in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Cook into sweet soups or desserts with red dates

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Qian Shi is traditionally used to support spleen and kidney function and is a common ingredient in congee and four-herb style preparations. It is often paired with lotus seed, Chinese yam, and poria in slow-cooked soups and porridges. Traditionally valued in autumn and winter cooking as a grounding daily food ingredient.

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