Granny Peeling Fresh Gorgon Fruit Euryale Ferox (Chicken Head Rice) in Suzhou, China 苏州本地鸡头米正时节,太太剥米

鸡头米是苏州地区的一种特产，也被称为“鸡头米莲子”或“鸡头米藕”。它其实是水生植物的种子，外形圆润，颜色通常为淡黄色，表面光滑，形似鸡头，因此得名。
鸡头米在苏州及周边地区的河流和湖泊中生长，常被用作食材。它的口感鲜嫩，富有弹性，常用于煮汤、做甜品或与其他食材搭配。特别是在秋冬季节，鸡头米常常被用来制作甜品，如鸡头米粥、鸡头米炖糖水等，深受当地人和游客的喜爱。
Chicken head rice （Fresh Gorgon Fruit/Euryale Ferox）is a specialty of the Suzhou region, also known as "chicken head rice lotus seeds" or "chicken head rice lotus." It is actually the seed of an aquatic plant, round in shape, usually light yellow in color, with a smooth surface resembling a chicken's head, which is how it got its name.
Chicken head rice grows in the rivers and lakes of Suzhou and surrounding areas and is commonly used as an ingredient. It has a tender and elastic texture, making it suitable for soups, desserts, or pairing with other ingredients. It is a seasonal food that is only available in the market for around one month each year. Especially in the autumn and winter seasons, chicken head rice is often used to make desserts such as chicken head rice porridge and chicken head rice sweet soup, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike.