Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 500g Whole Euryale Seeds for Cooking and Congee

Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), from Euryale ferox, the mature seed of the water plant, hand harvested and dried whole. In TCM theory Qian Shi is neutral in nature with sweet and astringent flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels. These whole seeds are a common culinary herb for congee, soups, and slow-cooked dishes, valued in traditional dietetic practice. Store in a cool dry place and use as a food ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Qian Shi seeds, a classic Chinese culinary and dietetic herb
• Botanical source Euryale ferox, the seed of the gorgon fruit water plant
• Hand harvested new-crop seeds graded at 10-11 mm whole kernels
• Neutral nature with sweet and astringent flavor in TCM theory
• Suitable for congee, soups, and slow-cooked herbal dishes

Quality & Sensory

Whole round seeds typically pale to reddish-brown with a firm, starchy texture and a mild neutral aroma. When slow cooked they typically turn soft and slightly chewy with a gentle, mildly sweet and starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into congee with rice or millet
• Add to slow-cooked soups and herbal broths
• Cook with lotus seed and Chinese yam in traditional dietetic dishes
• Use in seasonal culinary recipes and grain mixes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese dietetic practice Qian Shi is a staple grain-like herb, commonly simmered in congee or sweet soups with lotus seed, Chinese yam, and red dates. It is traditionally associated with strengthening the spleen and kidney and is often used in autumn and winter cooking. In folk practice it is also paired in four-ingredient style decoctions and daily family soups.

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