Dalian Ready to Eat Sea Cucumber 500g Individually Packed Frozen Liaoning Sea Cucumber

Dalian Ready-to-Eat Sea Cucumber, known in TCM as Hai Shen (海参), from Apostichopus japonicus, is a frozen prepared sea cucumber product. Traditionally used as a nourishing tonic food in Chinese wellness practice, it is valued for its sweet and salty nature and its association with kidney and essence support. Each 500g pack contains 14-20 individually wrapped sea cucumbers, ready to thaw and serve.

Key Selling Points

• Dalian origin sea cucumber from Liaoning province
• Ready-to-eat form requires only thawing before serving
• 500g pack with 14-20 individually wrapped sea cucumbers
• Frozen storage preserves texture and freshness
• 6-7 year growth period for mature sea cucumber

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to black in color with a firm, springy texture and a clean oceanic aroma. After thawing, the sea cucumber is usually tender yet chewy with a mild, subtly briny taste that absorbs surrounding flavors well in soups and braised dishes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Thaw and serve as a cold appetizer
• Add to braised dishes and soups
• Include in congee or rice porridge
• Slice into stir-fries with vegetables
• Serve in traditional nourishing broths

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, sea cucumber is traditionally associated with kidney and essence nourishment and is often used in restorative soups and congee. It is commonly paired with chicken, pork, or goji berries in slow-cooked broths, and is valued as a warming tonic food during colder months or periods of recovery.

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