Amomum Fruit Sha Ren 500g Dried Sliced Herb for Braising Hotpot and Stewed Meat Cooking

Amomum Fruit, known in TCM as Sha Ren (砂仁), from Amomum villosum, is a dried aromatic fruit used whole or sliced in herbal cooking. In TCM theory it is pungent and warm and is traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and kidney channels. Traditionally valued in culinary herbal practice, it is commonly added to braises, soups, and hotpot broths. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Amomum villosum fruit slices known in TCM as Sha Ren (砂仁)
• Aromatic pungent-warm herb traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels
• Sliced form releases fragrance readily during slow braising and simmering
• A classic ingredient for braised meats, hotpot broths, and marinades
• Sold as a food-grade dried botanical with a 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically brownish-yellow to dark brown slices with a wrinkled surface and a compact, slightly oily texture. The aroma is characteristically warm, camphor-like, and aromatic, and it typically lends a fragrant, mildly pungent note to long-simmered broths and braises.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add to braised pork, beef, or poultry for a warm aromatic depth
• Include in hotpot and stew broths during slow simmering
• Use in Chinese-style marinades and spiced brines
• Simmer in herbal soup blends alongside other culinary botanicals

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Sha Ren is traditionally used to support the middle burner and is a familiar component of classic formulas such as Sha Ren Liujunzi Tang. In folk and culinary tradition it is a signature spice for braised dishes, lu wei platters, and slow-cooked soups, often paired with star anise, cinnamon bark, and clove. It is also traditionally added to congee or rice wine preparations in small amounts.

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