Grain
Yi Yi Ren
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Yi yi ren is the Chinese name for culinary Job’s tears seed—used in soups, congee, and traditional dietary therapy as a mild, slightly sweet grain. Soft-shelled form is standard for food. Simmer until tender in Chinese sweet and savoury soups. A pantry staple in many Chinese households.
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CongeeDessert SoupSoupTea
Traits
Chinese ClassicChinese NameDietary TraditionMildSoftSoft CulinarySoup Grain
History
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Chinese medical and food texts recorded yi yi ren as a dietary grain.
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Regional Chinese cuisines cooked yi yi ren in soups and desserts.
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Commercial packing of yi yi ren expanded nationwide.
Global Chinese groceries stocked yi yi ren as Job’s tears.