{"product_id":"natural-assorted-herbs-soup-mix-7-pack","title":"Four Herbs Soup - 7Pack strengthens spleen and stomach, expels dampness","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\nbody { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px; }\nh2 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 24px 0 8px; }\np { margin: 8px 0; }\nul, ol { margin: 8px 0; padding-left: 24px; }\nli { margin: 4px 0; }\n.faq-q { font-weight: bold; margin-top: 12px; }\n.faq-a { margin: 4px 0 12px; color: #444; }\n.expert-box { background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #eee; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 12px 0; }\n.keywords { font-size: 13px; color: #666; background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #eee; padding: 10px; margin-top: 16px; }\n.disclaimer { font-size: 13px; color: #888; margin-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 10px; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Seafood USA Sijia Tang Seven-Day Pack is a classic Chinese soup ingredient combination suitable for daily home soup making, porridge cooking, stewing soup, and weekly health-boosting soup arrangements. The ingredients include the four traditional herbs: \u003cstrong\u003ePoria, Gorgon, Lotus Seeds, and Chinese Yam\u003c\/strong\u003e. The soup base is light and mild, with a simple and smooth taste. It can be paired with pork ribs, lean meat, chicken, or pork stomach, or it can be made into a vegetarian soup or Sijia porridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is a \u003cstrong\u003eseven-day\/one-week supply\u003c\/strong\u003e, suitable for household stocking, to be used once per pot or in portions as needed. Sijia Tang is a classic soup recipe familiar to Chinese families, with simple and clear ingredients, and a mild, not heavy, flavor. It is suitable for those who want to make daily soups, seasonal soups, office family meals, and refreshing home-style soups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Seafood USA Selected Soup Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Sijia Tang recipe, suitable for daily home soup making, porridge cooking, and stewing soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour Traditional Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combination of Poria, Gorgon, Lotus Seeds, and Chinese Yam, with clear recipe and mild taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeven-Day Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e A one-week supply makes it more convenient for families to arrange soups, suitable for cooking soup daily or every other day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight and Smooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e The soup base has a natural, light aroma, is not greasy, not heavy, and is suitable for daily consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile (Meat or Vegetarian):\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be paired with pork ribs, lean meat, chicken, pork stomach, or made into a vegetarian soup with corn and carrots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple Preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ingredients can be simply rinsed and then cooked, making it easy for beginners to make homemade Sijia Tang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoup Ingredient Recipe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoria:\u003c\/strong\u003e A common Chinese soup ingredient with a mild taste, suitable for pairing with Chinese Yam, Lotus Seeds, and Gorgon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGorgon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Has a firmer texture, becomes starchy and smooth after cooking in soup or porridge, with a natural grain aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLotus Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Have a fragrant, starchy, and smooth taste, suitable for pairing in soups, porridges, and sweet soups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Yam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant and mild, it makes the soup base softer and smoother after cooking, and is also suitable for making porridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSijia Tang Preparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredient suggestions (serves 2-4):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pack of Royal Seafood USA Sijia Tang ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300-500g pork ribs, lean meat, chicken, or pork stomach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-3 slices of ginger, optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1500-2000ml water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation Steps:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuickly rinse Poria, Gorgon, Lotus Seeds, and Chinese Yam with clean water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGorgon and Lotus Seeds are tougher to cook, so it's recommended to soak them for 30 minutes in advance for a softer, starchier texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash meat ingredients; blanch them first to remove impurities if desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 1500-2000ml water to a pot, then add Sijia Tang ingredients, meat, and ginger slices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 60-90 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore serving, add salt to taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSijia Porridge Preparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredient suggestions (serves 1-3):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppropriate amount of Sijia Tang ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80-100g rice or millet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e800-1200ml water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed dates, goji berries can be added to personal taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation Steps:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimply rinse Sijia Tang ingredients and rice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLotus Seeds and Gorgon can be soaked for 30 minutes in advance for a softer, smoother texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd water, rice, and Sijia Tang ingredients to a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 40-60 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook until the rice grains are soft and the ingredients are starchy and smooth, then serve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a sweet taste, you can add red dates or a small amount of rock sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sijia Tang ingredients are generally mild and tolerant of long cooking; slow simmering over low heat is recommended for a more natural soup flavor. Soaking Gorgon and Lotus Seeds in advance makes them softer. For a light soup, pair with lean meat; for a richer soup base, pair with pork ribs or pork stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExpert Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"expert-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Why is Sijia Tang called \"Four Gods\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSijia Tang is a common traditional soup recipe in Chinese households, usually consisting of Poria, Gorgon, Lotus Seeds, and Chinese Yam. The four ingredients have a mild flavor, and the soup base is light and smooth after cooking, making it a classic combination for many families' daily soup and porridge making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"expert-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Are Poria and Smilax Glabra (Tu Fu Ling) the same?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoria and Smilax Glabra are not the same ingredient. Poria is usually whiter in color, has a mild taste, and is often used in Sijia Tang, porridges, and soup mixes; Smilax Glabra has a harder texture and is more commonly used in Cantonese soups and home-style broths. Sijia Tang uses Poria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"expert-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Why is it recommended to soak Gorgon in advance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgon has a relatively hard texture. It can be cooked directly, but soaking it for 30 minutes in advance will make it softer and more starchy. If used for porridge, soaking in advance will make the porridge texture more uniform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"expert-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. What kind of meat is suitable to pair with Sijia Tang?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common pairings for Sijia Tang are pork ribs, lean meat, chicken, and pork stomach. Pork ribs yield a richer soup flavor, lean meat soup is lighter and more refreshing, chicken offers a more natural aroma, and pork stomach is a traditional pairing familiar to many families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"expert-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Can Sijia Tang be made into a vegetarian soup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Sijia Tang ingredients can be paired with vegetables like corn, carrots, Chinese yam, and lotus root to make a vegetarian soup, or simply cooked into porridge. Vegetarian soup has a light taste and is suitable for those who prefer refreshing soups or do not wish to add meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoup Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight and mild soup base with natural ingredient aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGorgon and Lotus Seeds have a starchy and smooth texture, Chinese Yam is fragrant and palatable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used for soup making, porridge cooking, stewing, and also for vegetarian soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for pairing with various ingredients such as pork ribs, lean meat, chicken, and pork stomach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven-day\/one-week supply design, suitable for daily family soup arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Usage Scenarios\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily family soup making, weekend soups, and weekly health-boosting soup arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor those who enjoy Sijia Tang, Chinese Yam soup, Lotus Seed soup, and refreshing home-style clear soups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor those looking for a simple, convenient, and clearly formulated Chinese soup ingredient pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for pairing with pork ribs, lean meat, chicken, pork stomach, or vegetarian ingredients for soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for international students, small families, office family meals, and as a staple in the daily kitchen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairing Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSijia Tang + Pork Ribs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Richer soup base, suitable for daily family soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSijia Tang + Lean Meat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refreshing and non-greasy taste, suitable for those who prefer light soups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSijia Tang + Chicken:\u003c\/strong\u003e The aroma of meat blends with the natural fragrance of the ingredients, suitable for home dinners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSijia Tang + Pork Stomach:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic pairing, suitable for those who enjoy the traditional flavor of Sijia Tang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSijia Tang + Corn and Carrots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be made into a sweet vegetarian soup, suitable for the whole family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSijia Tang + Rice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be cooked into Sijia porridge, suitable for breakfast or dinner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeven-Day\/One-Week Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for daily home soup making, porridge cooking, stewing soup, and weekly soup arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poria, Gorgon, Lotus Seeds, Chinese Yam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How should Sijia Tang be consumed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The most common way to prepare Sijia Tang is to simmer it with pork ribs, lean meat, chicken, or pork stomach. It can also be used to make porridge or vegetarian soup. For daily home soup, it's recommended to simmer for 60-90 minutes over low heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How many people does one portion serve?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: One portion typically serves 2-4 people. It's recommended to add 1500-2000ml of water. For a richer soup, use less water; for a lighter taste, you can increase the amount of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What does \"seven-day supply\" mean?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Seven-day supply means it's suitable for a week's soup arrangements. It can be used in portions for soup or porridge according to family size and consumption habits. It's suitable for stocking at home and for a weekly health-boosting soup plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Do Sijia Tang ingredients need to be pre-soaked?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: It's recommended to soak Lotus Seeds and Gorgon for 30 minutes in advance for a softer, starchier texture. Poria and Chinese Yam just need a quick rinse. If you're short on time, you can also put them directly into the pot and simmer slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can Sijia Tang be made without meat?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. Sijia Tang ingredients can be paired with vegetables like corn, carrots, Chinese yam, and lotus root to make a vegetarian soup, or simply cooked into Sijia porridge for a light and smooth taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Are Poria and Smilax Glabra (Tu Fu Ling) the same?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: No, they are not. The Poria used in Sijia Tang has a mild taste and is suitable for pairing with Gorgon, Lotus Seeds, and Chinese Yam. Smilax Glabra has a harder texture and is often used in Cantonese soups; they are not the same ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Why choose Royal Seafood USA Sijia Tang?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Royal Seafood USA\u0026nbsp; specializes in Chinese dried goods, soup ingredients, seafood, and traditional health-boosting ingredients, focusing on clear formulations, daily practicality, and home cooking experience. This Sijia Tang uses the four classic ingredients of Poria, Gorgon, Lotus Seeds, and Chinese Yam, suitable for a family's weekly soup arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Where can I buy Royal Seafood USA Sijia Tang Seven-Day Pack in the USA?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Royal Seafood USA Royal Seafood USA Sijia Tang Seven-Day\/One-Week Pack includes Poria, Gorgon, Lotus Seeds, and Chinese Yam, suitable for home soup making, porridge cooking, vegetarian soup, and daily Chinese soup ingredient pairings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Seafood USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47817008218353,"sku":null,"price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/9408\/6129\/files\/43_-_2026-01-28T105248.361__08299.1769626253.1280.1280.png?v=1771542514","url":"https:\/\/royalseafoodusa.com\/products\/natural-assorted-herbs-soup-mix-7-pack","provider":"Royal Seafood USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}