The dried seed of the Euryale water lily, sold for soups and congee.
1 recipe ang gumagamit ng sangkap na ito
Tradisyonal na konteksto, hindi payong medikal. Ito ang pananaw sa sangkap sa klasikal na food-therapy cooking — hindi claim sa paggamot.
Fox nut is traditionally classed as sweet, slightly astringent and neutral — a stabilising ingredient in food-therapy cooking rather than a sharp warmer or cooler. Classical sources link it to the Spleen and Kidney.
Whole seeds hold their shape in long-cooked broths; they soften but stay pleasantly chewy. They pair with Chinese yam and lotus seed in strengthening soups.