How to Choose Edible Swallow Birds Nest

Weight :

By looking at the difference of weight between the Swallow Birds Nest when it is wet and dry is one of the ways to determine the quality of the nest. High quality nests can weigh as much as 6 to 8 times when it is wet compared to being dry. When the multiple is high, it would also mean that when it is cooked, there would be a larger amount available for consumption.

Cleanliness :

Having fewer feathers left in the edible Swallow Birds Nest is better. Bigger retail stores will have factories in Indonesia to take out the excess feathers. Consumers will only need to clean the Swallow Birds Nest with water and pick out any leftover feathers. However, they need to see whether the feathers are actually picked out or if the whole nest was bleached. Bleached nests will have a lower nutrition level.

How to Choose Edible Swallow Birds Nest

Dryness :

Normal edible Swallow Birds Nest is 90% dry, if it is completely dry, it will easily crack. When choosing edible Swallow Birds Nest, consumers should pick ones that are firm and when touched, should feel that the edges are slightly sharp.

How To Cook Steam Egg Swallow Birds Nests

Steam Egg Swallow Birds Nests. A really simple and homely dish. Mmmm……who says Swallow Birds Nests can’t be savoury?

Recipe for 4 to 6 servings

• 1 piece of dried Swallow Birds Nest about 8gm (soaked)

• 2 eggs

• 250ml chicken broth

• 2 tablespoons chinese rice wine

• A dash of pepper

• Follow instructions in video above, steam for about 8 to 10 mins.

How To Cook Pumpkin Scallop Swallow Birds Nests Porridge

Think Autumn Harvest And Sweet Golden Pumpkins Come To Mind. Gifts Of Love From Mother Earth.

This Autumn, our featured dish is a pot of wholesome, nutritious, tasty and rich Pumpkin Scallop Swallow Birds Nests Porridge. Warms the heart and soul. A simple yet healthy meal for all in your family!

Ingredients for 4 portions

• 5gm of dried Swallow Birds Nests (or, half of a large whole nest), soaked, drained and loosened

• 5 medium to large size hokkaido dried scallops, soaked and peeled into shreds

• 200gm pumpkin, washed and chopped into small cubes

• half cup white rice, washed and drained

• 1 litre of water

Recipe:

• Prior preparation time (before cooking) includes soaking the Swallow Birds Nests in water (about 2 hours),soaking the dried scallops in water (about 2 hours), chopping the pumpkin (5 mins).

• Place water, rice, pumpkin and dried scallops in a pot and bring to boil on an open stove.

• Lower the heat and cook for about 30mins, or until the soft porridge is cooked, stirring occasionally.

• Once porridge is soft, add in the softened Swallow Birds Nests and cook for about 5 mins, stirring occasionally, or until the Swallow Birds Nests turn soft and gelatin.

Tips:

• Using an electric cooker for porridge will do too.

• Hokkaido scallops are rich in flavors and there is no need to add salt to taste.

• If you are using Japanese pumpkins, they are harder and takes a little more time to soften.

• Pumpkins are sweet and rich in flavor too, and makes the porridge creamy.

Enjoy cooking your pot of Golden Pumpkin Porridge for your family!

How To Cook Soft Brown Rice Swallow Birds Nest Porridge

TeoChew Porridge?

Looks like it, but with a twist!

Healthy plain Swallow Birds Nest porridge, cooked using soft brown rice. Warm and nutritious.The special soft brown rice from Cambodia is rich in nutrients, magnesium,selenium, and various vitamins B. The premium white house Swallow Birds Nests are from Indonesia, full of proteins and amino acids. Combined and cooked into a nice warm pot of porridge.

A wholesome meal for all in the family. Great for breakfast or lunch! Enjoy the Swallow Birds Nest porridge with simple side dishes like stir-fried vegetables, stewed pork, steamed fish or eggs.

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How to prepare dried Swallow Birds Nest for cooking

1 whole nest is sufficient to prepare 4 rice/dessert bowls of thick Swallow Birds Nest soup as illustrated in the recipe below.

Soak dried nests in a bowl of clear tap water for at least 4 hours.

Once softened, strained from bowl and are ready for cooking.

Strands can be loosened individually if preferred finer and smoother texture.

Step 1: Pandan flavoured soup
Boil a small pot of water using approximately 4 rice bowls of water. This portion is for thick soup using 2 whole nests, use more water if diluted soup is preferred. Generally, use 2 rice bowls of water for 1 whole Swallow Birds Nest.

Add in pandan leaves and boil for about 3 minutes until water turn light green and the aroma of pandan fragrance comes out.

Remove pandan leaves.

Step 2: Double Boil softened dried Swallow Birds Nests in soup
Place the softened dried Swallow Birds Nests into the pandan soup.

Double boil for about 15 to 20 minutes for best chewy, jelly soft texture. Avoid boiling too long as nests would become too soft.

Add desired amount of crystal rock sugar to taste.

Step 3: Serve your soup
Based on the above portions of Swallow Birds Nests and water, this pot of warm cooked soup can serve 4 rice/dessert bowls of thick Swallow Birds Nest soup.

Tips on cooking and consuming Swallow Birds Nests

Tip 1: For fast and best results, use a double boiler for cooking Swallow Birds Nest soup.

Tip 2: Swallow Birds Nests are best consumed at night (between 10pm to 11pm) before bedtime, or early in the morning on an empty stomach as these are the optimum periods when the body readily repairs itself or absorb nutrients.

Tip 3: Anti-aging effects and smooth youthful looking skin come with long term regular consumption of Swallow Birds Nests. Consume about 50ml on a daily basis. A single piece of Swallow Birds Nest ($30) can be used to cook a small pot of 500ml soup. 50ml of soup is only $3! That’s $3 a day!

Tip 4: Although Swallow Birds Nest soup are best consumed when freshly cooked, it can be stored in closed containers in fridge for up to 10 days, and consumed over a period.

Tip 5: Swallow Birds Nest soup can be drank warm or cold! Swallow Birds Nest dishes can be sweet or savoury!