Rock Sugar Bird's Nest

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   When preparing raw bird's nest, I avoid buying processed bird's nest from the market because many processed products are so sophisticated that it's difficult to distinguish them from genuine ones. Eating them is worse than not eating them at all. Therefore, I choose raw bird's nest, which is unprocessed bird's nest that has just been harvested. Each person only needs three grams per meal; consuming more has no effect. The average daily intake is three grams, and it should be consumed on an empty stomach.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Soak the bird's nest in water for half an hour, then start picking out the feathers to clean the raw bird's nest.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   A well-processed bird's nest has distinct strands, thick fibers, a rich and unique egg-white aroma, and a semi-transparent appearance.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Soak the cleaned bird's nest in water for two hours, then rinse it thoroughly—you must rinse it thoroughly, perhaps ten or twenty times. Bird's nest naturally contains nitrites, which are water-soluble, so you need to rinse it several times to remove them. Rinsing the bird's nest multiple times will not cause it to lose its nutritional value.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Place the cleaned bird's nest into a double boiler, set the timer for 30 minutes, and simmer for 30 minutes. Adjust the time according to your personal preference, but it is recommended not to exceed 35 minutes. Please note that bird's nest must be double-boiled; it cannot be directly boiled. Add rock sugar when there are five minutes left in the cooking time.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Stewed bird's nest has the aroma of egg whites, a soft and smooth texture, and tastes delicious. The best time to consume bird's nest is at 11 PM or 7 AM.