Dried Sandworm Sipunculus nudus Sha Chong 500g Premium Whole Sun-Dried Sea Worm for Soup and Congee

Dried Sandworm, known in Chinese as Sha Chong (沙虫), from Sipunculus nudus, a marine peanut worm harvested from the coastal shallows of Guangxi and sun-dried whole. This 500g pack contains large, fully dried black sandworms, a prized seafood delicacy in southern Chinese coastal cuisine. Traditionally valued in Cantonese and Beihai cooking for the rich umami depth it lends to broths, it is commonly simmered in soups and congee. Store frozen and cook thoroughly before consumption.

Key Selling Points

• Premium large-grade dried sandworm with full body and intact form
• Sourced from Guangxi coastal waters and naturally sun-dried
• Low moisture content under 1% for concentrated flavor and long storage
• Adds deep savory umami to soups, congee, and slow-cooked broths
• 500g bulk pack suited to both home kitchens and commercial use

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to dark gray with a firm, dry, slightly wrinkled texture and a clean briny aroma of the sea. When simmered, it typically releases a rich, savory seafood sweetness that deepens the flavor of broths and rice congee.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in slow-cooked soups with pork, chicken, or root vegetables
• Add to rice congee for a savory coastal flavor
• Rehydrate and stir-fry with garlic or vegetables
• Use as a natural umami base in commercial broth preparation

Traditional Uses

In coastal Guangdong, Guangxi, and Beihai cuisine, dried sandworm has long been simmered in nourishing family soups and congee, often paired with lean pork, dried scallops, or goji berries. It is traditionally regarded as a warming, restorative ingredient for convalescent meals and is a signature component of local seafood broth traditions.

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