Hand Peeled Fresh Gorgon Fruit Qian Shi 500g Frozen Euryale Ferox Seeds for Soup and Congee

Hand Peeled Gorgon Fruit Seeds, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), from Euryale ferox. These fresh shelled seeds are a traditional Chinese food and herbal ingredient, valued in TCM for their neutral nature and sweet-astringent flavor associated with the spleen and kidney channels. Frozen to preserve freshness, they are suitable for soups, congee, and seasonal culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Fresh hand peeled gorgon fruit seeds from a Suzhou-style large grain variety
• Botanical source Euryale ferox with Chinese name Qian Shi 芡实
• Shelled by hand to keep kernels whole and intact
• Frozen storage preserves the fresh texture of the kernels
• Traditionally used in soups, congee, and seasonal wellness dishes

Quality & Sensory

The kernels are typically round and plump with a pale white to ivory color and a smooth, firm texture. When cooked, they typically develop a soft, slightly chewy bite with a mild, gently sweet and starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into congee with rice or lotus seeds
• Add to slow-cooked soups with pork ribs or chicken
• Cook in sweet desserts with red dates and longan
• Use in autumn and winter seasonal nourishing dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Qian Shi is traditionally associated with supporting the spleen and kidney and is a classic ingredient in food therapy dishes. It is commonly paired with lotus seeds, Chinese yam, poria, and red dates in congee and slow soups, especially during autumn and winter when nourishing foods are favored.

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