Correct way to soak and stew Swallow Birds Nest

Correct way to soak and stew Swallow Birds Nest

To stew Swallow Birds Nest, you need a stewing bowl and a pot that can place the entire bowl (ceramic pot or stainless steel pot are fine). Place the soaked and cleaned Swallow Birds Nest into the stewing bowl, add suitable amount of hot water (around 80°C), cover well and place the entire stewing bowl into the pot. Pour boiling water to half of the height of the stewing bowl and simmer.

What is Swallow Birds Nest soup made of?

Made from the saliva of Swallow Birds Nest, the nests are expensive due to the difficulty in harvesting and the many benefits it brings. Lots of Asian celebrities consume this daily to look beautiful!
Lots of Asian celebrities consume Swallow Birds Nest soup daily to look beautiful.
Swallow Birds Nest is believed to boost the immune system and raise the libido. Women believe that eating it daily enhances their complexion, making it a perfect gift for mums.
Swallow Birds Nest contains high levels of protein, calcium, iron, potassium and magnesium. In fact, Swallow Birds Nest itself is almost tasteless; it requires additional effort to render it tasty.

To stew Swallow Birds Nest, you need a stewing bowl and a pot that can place the entire bowl (ceramic pot or stainless steel pot are fine). Place the soaked and cleaned Swallow Birds Nest into the stewing bowl, add suitable amount of hot water (around 80°C), cover well and place the entire stewing bowl into the pot. Pour boiling water to half of the height of the stewing bowl and simmer.

Water level in the stewing bowl

The level of other ingredients and boiled water (or other nutrients) added to the stewing bowl shall not exceed 70% of the stewing bowl. This is because during the process of stewing, all ingredients being heated will expand and increase the water level. If the water level before heating is too high, it may lead to overflow and wastage.

Control the degree of heating

The mitogenic stimulation factor in Swallow Birds Nest stays active around 80°C, thus boiling would lead to reduced effect. Swallow Birds Nest should stewing over water in low heat. This keeps the temperature around 80°C and thus prevent damaging proteins in the Swallow Birds Nest and reserve the aroma and nutrients. Thus, when stewing Swallow Birds Nest, hot water should be used both inside and outside the stewing bowl and it should be stewed. If time is not allowed, it is the safest and most convenient way to use electronic stewing pot and set it to low stewing.