Dried Red Skin Gorgon Fruit Qian Shi 500g Whole Euryale Seeds for Cooking and Congee
$12.38
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Description
Dried Red Skin Gorgon Fruit, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), from Euryale ferox. These whole 12-13 mm red-skinned seeds are sun-dried with skins intact and hulled to reveal the firm white kernel inside. In TCM theory Qian Shi is neutral in nature with sweet and astringent flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels. A classic culinary herb for congee, soups, and slow-cooked dishes.




Key Selling Points
- Whole red-skin gorgon fruit seeds graded at 12-13 mm for uniform size
- Botanical source Euryale ferox known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实)
- Sun-dried processing with red skins intact and firm white kernels
- Traditional culinary herb valued in TCM for spleen and kidney support
- 500g bag suitable for congee soups and slow-cooked dishes




Quality & Sensory
Seeds typically show a reddish-brown outer skin with dense white kernels inside. Texture is hard and firm when dry, softening to a starchy slightly chewy bite after long simmering. Flavor is mild and neutral with a faintly sweet earthy note.




Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried gorgon fruit seeds |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 芡实 |
| Pinyin | Qian Shi |
| Botanical Name | Euryale ferox |
| Plant Part | Seed |
| Net Weight | 500g |




Usage Scenarios
- Simmer into congee with rice lotus seeds or red dates
- Add to slow-cooked soups and herbal broths
- Cook with grains and beans for nourishing porridge
- Use in traditional four-shen soup blends




Traditional Uses
In TCM practice Qian Shi is traditionally used to strengthen the spleen and benefit the kidneys, often paired with lotus seeds Chinese yam and poria in classic formulas such as Si Shen Tang. It is a common autumn and winter ingredient for congee and slow soups, valued for its sweet astringent nature and starchy texture.




FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is 500g of whole dried red-skin gorgon fruit seeds known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实) from Euryale ferox.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory Qian Shi is neutral and sweet-astringent, traditionally associated with supporting the spleen and kidneys.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in congee soups or slow-cooked broths, often with lotus seeds and Chinese yam.

Additional information
| Weight | 0.55 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
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