DIY Recipes: cooking bird’s nest soup and bird’s nest drink at home

1. BIRD NEST SOUP

Bird’s nest soup has been consumed in China as a health food for over 400 years. Benefits range from smoother skin complexion to an overall boost in immune system strength.

Instructions:

Soak edible bird’s nest in water for a minimum of two hours to overnight to expand the strands.

Separate the strands and clean the nest of impurities. Discard water.

Soak and wash the nest again if necessary using fresh clean water every time. (If you clean a large quantity of nest at one time, store the cleaned nest in the freezer for longer storage time or in the refrigerator for next day cooking)

FOR TRADITIONAL SAVORY SOUP: Add the cleaned edible bird’s nest in prepared clear chicken broth or stock. Fold in beat egg white for texture and cooking sherry for fragrance. Add salt and pepper to taste and thickener (such as cornstarch) if desired. Serve warm.

FOR TRADITIONAL SWEET SOUP/DRINK: Steam the cleaned edible bird’s nest with rock sugar according to your taste (average about 30 minutes). Steam longer for softer strands or shorter for firmer strands.

FOR A MODERN TWIST: Your imagination is the limit! Add cleaned edible bird’s nest to your favorite vegetable soup or stew for a giant health boost!

2. BIRD’S NEST DRINK

Our delicious bird’s nest drinks offer a more modern approach to traditional bird’s nest soup. It can be served chilled, at room temperature or warmed up for comfort on a cold day.

Instructions:

FOR A MORE CONCENTRATED DRINK WITH FRUIT: Add Hello Nest Birdnest’s 7 oz. single jar to a big bowl of fresh fruit cocktail for s simple and healthy dessert the whole family will enjoy.

FOR SOMETHING WARM AND SOOTHING: Add Hello Nest Birdnest’s 7 oz. single jar to almond milk and bring to a boil. Add gingko nuts for comfort food at its best!