Coriander Seed 500g Yan Sui Zi Whole Dried Culinary Spice for BBQ Hotpot Soup and Herbal Use

Coriander Seed, known in TCM as Yan Sui Zi (芫荽籽), is the dried ripe fruit of Coriandrum sativum. These whole seeds are a classic culinary spice and traditional Chinese herb, valued in TCM for their warm nature and aromatic, pungent flavor. Traditionally associated with promoting digestion and moving qi, they are commonly used in cooking, decoctions, and seasonal food preparation. Store sealed in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried coriander seeds supplied as a 500g pack of raw culinary herb
• Botanical source is Coriandrum sativum, the ripe fruit of the coriander plant
• Recognized in TCM as Yan Sui Zi with a warm nature and pungent aromatic flavor
• Versatile spice for BBQ rubs, hotpot broth, soups, and pickling blends
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product suitable for everyday kitchen use

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, round to slightly oval, and light brown to tan in color with fine longitudinal ridges. They have a warm, citrusy, slightly peppery aroma that becomes more fragrant when lightly toasted or crushed, and a mild, savory taste when simmered in broths.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Grind or crush seeds to season BBQ rubs and marinades
• Add whole seeds to hotpot and braising broths for aroma
• Simmer in soups and stews as part of a spice sachet
• Use in pickling spice blends and savory congee seasoning

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yan Sui Zi is traditionally used to promote digestion, move qi, and gently encourage the surface to release, and it is often prepared as a light decoction or ground into food. In folk and culinary tradition, the seeds are widely paired with Sichuan pepper, star anise, and bay leaf in braising and hotpot spice mixes, and are a familiar ingredient in five-spice style seasoning and everyday soup bases.

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