Dried Euryale Seed Qian Shi 芡实米 Whole Fox Nut Grain for Soup and Congee 2000g

Dried Euryale Seed, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), from Euryale ferox, is the dried mature seed of the fox nut plant. Also called Ji Tou Mi, it is a starchy, mildly sweet botanical used in traditional Chinese herbal cooking. In TCM theory it is considered sweet and astringent, entering the spleen and kidney channels. Traditionally used in soups, congees, and decoctions as a gentle food-grade herb.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Euryale ferox seed, the classic Qian Shi of TCM
• Dried whole fox nut grains, also known as Ji Tou Mi
• Food-grade agricultural product with no added ingredients
• Starchy, mildly sweet seed suited to long simmering
• Packed as 2000g bulk dried seed for regular kitchen use

Quality & Sensory

The dried seeds are typically off-white to pale cream in color with a firm, dense, starchy texture. They have a faint, neutral aroma. After simmering, they become soft and slightly chewy with a mild, subtly sweet taste that blends well into soups and congees.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal soups
• Cooked into rice or millet congee
• Added to slow-cooked decoctions
• Used in everyday home cooking as a starchy grain

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, Qian Shi is traditionally used in long-simmered soups and congees, often paired with ingredients such as Chinese yam, lotus seed, or red beans. It is a common addition to gentle daily food formulas and seasonal nourishing dishes. Traditional preparations usually involve soaking and then simmering until tender.

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