Roasted Yi Mi Ren (Coix Seed) — Dry-Fried Job’s Tears for Daily Tea & Congee
$3.83
Description
Roasted Yi Mi Ren (Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen) is the dry-fried, ready-to-eat seed of a classic food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Yì Mǐ Rén (薏苡仁), also called Job's Tears or Coix Seed. Long prized as a gentle, spleen-supporting grain, Yi Mi Ren has been used for centuries in daily teas, congee, and seasonal soups to support digestion and help drain dampness. Its nature is sweet, bland, and slightly cool, and dry-frying transforms it into a warmer, nuttier, more comforting everyday ingredient.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional food herb (药食同源) — Coix Seed
- Dry-fried (炒制) for a warmer, nuttier character
- Ready to eat straight from the pack
- 100 g resealable pouch, 12-month shelf life
- Sourced from Anhui, China
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is dry-fried to a warm golden-cream color, with plump, lightly puffed kernels that feel crisp and dry to the touch. The aroma is toasty and gently nutty, reminiscent of roasted grains. Eaten as-is, the kernels are crisp with a mild, sweet, popcorn-like finish; when simmered in water or broth, they soften into a tender, slightly chewy texture and release a soft, earthy-sweet flavor that blends easily with other ingredients.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dry-Fried Food Herb Seed |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Yi Mi Ren (Roasted Coix Seed) |
| Botanical Name | Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen |
| Processing | Dry-Fried (炒制) |
| Net Weight | 100 g per pouch |
| Origin | Anhui, China |
Usage Scenarios
- Eaten directly as a light, crunchy snack
- Brewed as a daily roasted grain tea
- Simmered into congee and grain porridge
- Added to soups and medicinal food broths
- Blended with red bean, lotus seed, or goji berry
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Yi Mi Ren is a staple of everyday nourishment. Dry-fried kernels are brewed alone as a warm roasted-grain tea, or combined with red bean, lotus seed, and porridge rice in classic damp-season congee. It appears in soup packs alongside ingredients like Chinese yam, goji berry, and jujube, and is often stirred into daily grain blends for a gentle, spleen-supporting routine. Because it is already cooked by dry-frying, it can also be eaten straight from the pouch as a simple, traditional snack.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Roasted Yi Mi Ren?
A: Yi Mi Ren is the Chinese name for Coix Seed, also called Job's Tears. This product is the seed that has been dry-fried (炒制), giving it a warmer, nuttier character and making it ready to eat directly from the pouch.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Yi Mi Ren?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Yi Mi Ren is associated with supporting the spleen, helping to drain dampness, and gently supporting digestion. It is a common ingredient in daily congee, soups, and grain teas for seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use roasted Coix Seed?
A: You can eat the kernels directly as a snack, brew them in hot water as a roasted grain tea, or simmer them with rice, red bean, or soup ingredients. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Fried barley 100g pack shizhen xinglintang, Fried barley 100g pack jicao tang |
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