Dried Sea Coconut Slices Hai Di Ye 500g Thai Sea Coconut for Soup and Herbal Decoction Low Temperature Dried

Dried Sea Coconut Slices, known in TCM as Hai Di Ye (海底椰), are cut from the sea coconut palm fruit and gently dried at low temperature to retain a natural pale yellow color. Traditionally used in Cantonese-style soups and herbal decoctions, this ingredient is valued in Chinese food therapy for its mild, nourishing character. Commonly simmered with lean pork, chicken, or other botanicals, it is a versatile pantry staple for seasonal home cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Thai dried sea coconut slices in natural pale yellow color
• Known in Chinese herbal tradition as Hai Di Ye (海底椰)
• Low temperature drying helps preserve natural color and texture
• Popular soup ingredient in Cantonese food therapy cooking
• 500g bulk bag suitable for frequent home soup preparation

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light beige color with a firm, dry texture. The aroma is mild and slightly nutty. When simmered in soup, the slices typically soften and impart a subtle, gently sweet taste to the broth.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in slow-cooked soups with pork, chicken, or other herbs
• Add to herbal decoctions and nourishing broths
• Use in seasonal family soup recipes during dry weather
• Combine with other soup botanicals for Cantonese-style cooking

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese food practice, sea coconut slices are a familiar ingredient in Cantonese slow-simmered soups, often paired with ingredients such as lean pork, chicken, snow fungus, or figs. They are traditionally associated with moistening and nourishing qualities and are commonly cooked during autumn and winter or in dry weather. The slices are typically added at the start of a long simmer to release their mild sweetness into the broth.

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