Fresh Gorgon Fruit Qian Shi 芡实 Hand Peeled Euryale Ferox Seeds Ready to Eat 500g

Fresh Gorgon Fruit, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), is the peeled seed of Euryale ferox, a water plant related to the lotus. These large white kernels are machine peeled and sold as ready-to-eat fresh seeds. In TCM theory Qian Shi is sweet and astringent in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels. Enjoy cooked in soups, congee, or sweet desserts as part of a balanced diet.

Key Selling Points

• Fresh hand and machine peeled Gorgon Fruit seeds known as Qian Shi in TCM
• Botanical source Euryale ferox a traditional Chinese aquatic seed
• Large plump white kernels selected as premium grade
• Ready-to-eat after cooking suitable for soups congee and desserts
• Seasonal specialty from Anhui supplied directly from the growing area

Quality & Sensory

The kernels are typically round and plump with a pearly white color and firm chewy texture. Fresh Qian Shi has a mild grassy aroma and when cooked offers a soft yet slightly springy bite with a delicate nutty sweetness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Cook into sweet soups with rock sugar and lotus seeds
• Add to congee or rice porridge for a chewy texture
• Simmer in herbal soups with pork ribs or chicken
• Use in seasonal desserts and traditional autumn dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Qian Shi is traditionally used in congee and sweet soups, often paired with lotus seeds, Chinese yam, and poria. It is a classic ingredient in Si Shen Tang style cooking and is commonly enjoyed in autumn as a seasonal nourishing food in Suzhou and Jiangnan cuisine, where fresh chicken head rice is prized in desserts and savory dishes.

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