Introduction to Swallow Birds Nest

Introduction to Swallow Birds Nest

What exactly is Swallow Birds Nest?

The Swallow Birds Nest are made by swiftlet Collocalia-Fuciphaga, found in the tropical coastal area in South-east Asia. This unique swiftlet build their nests only with their saliva to form a composition of interwoven strands of salivary laminae cement. The nests are then crystallized and ready for swiftlet to lay eggs. When the egg has hatched and the young chick fledged, the nest is abandoned – a female will never lay her eggs in an old nest.

Swallow Birds Nests are rich in protein, amino acids and minerals. Scientific reports have repeatedly shown that Swallow Birds Nest can enhance tissue growth and cellular regeneration, slowing the ageing process, and boost cell mediated immunity in humans. It can also regulate the endocrine system and other body functions.

Swallow Birds Nests are beneficial to all kinds of people, especially children, the elderly, pregnant women, and post-surgery recoverers. Patients suffering from coughs, tracheitis, bronchitis, asthma or lung disease also benefit.

Recipes

All recipes below use Company Premium Swallow Birds Nest (either white or golden nest), and makes four servings.

Important note: The natural nutrients in Swallow Birds Nest will be degraded in extended conditions of high heat. Thus, to preserve the nourishing benefit of Swallow Birds Nest, the product should be cooked on low heat in water.

Swallow Birds Nest preparation: Soak 18.8g (half a tael) of Swallow Birds Nest in water for 8 to 12 hours, then drain. A standard package of Company Swallow Birds Nest contains 37.5g (one tael).

1. Royal Lady’s Swallow Birds Nest

Ingredients: Half a tael of Company Swallow Birds Nest, 1 bowl of water, 2 bowls milk, 5 egg whites, a little ginger juice, a portion of pearl powder, rock sugar adjusted to taste.

Method: Add water to the Swallow Birds Nest and cook on low heat for one hour. Add all other ingredients except the rock sugar. Mix and immediately seperate into four bowls. Steam each bowl for 10 more minutes. Just before serving, dissolve some rock sugar in each bowl.

Effect: Smooths the skin, replenish qi and soothe the nerves.

2. Stewed Swallow Birds Nest with Papaya Milk

Ingredients: Half a tael of Company Swallow Birds Nest, 1.5 bowls of water, 2 bowls fresh milk, cubed papaya and rock sugar adjusted to taste.

Method: Add water and rock sugar to the Swallow Birds Nest and cook on low heat for one hour. Add milk and papaya, then continue cooking for 10 minutes.

Effect:Calms the liver and stomach, helps maintain fitness and healthy skin.

3. Stewed Swallow Birds Nest with Coconut Water and Sago

Ingredients: Half a tael of Company Swallow Birds Nest, 10 tablespoons of fresh coconut water, 3.5 bowls of water, sago, and rock sugar adjustedto taste.

Method: Add water and rock sugar to the Swallow Birds Nest and cook on low heat for one hour. Seperately cook the sago in the meantime. Then add the coconut water and sago to the mixture and cook further for 10 minutes.

Effect:Cools internal heat, fortifies the spleen and lungs.