Steamed bird’s nest with red apple, goji berries, and lotus seeds is not only a steamed dish that is nutritious and good for health but also a very delicious dish that leaves everyone who tastes it in awe. Let’s cook with TasteVN to make this extremely simple steamed bird’s nest with red apple, goji berries, and lotus seeds in 2 ways!
1. Steamed bird’s nest with red apple and goji berries
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Steamed bird’s nest with red apple and goji berries For 4 people
Fresh bird’s nest 150 gr Red apple 100 gr (about 10 fruits) Goji berries 20 gr Saffron 1 gr (about 5 strands) Rock sugar 30 gr
Tools needed
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How to cook Steamed bird’s nest with red apple and goji berries
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Clean the red apple and goji berries
Soak the red apple and goji berries in water for about 15 minutes. After that, rinse with water and let them drain.
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Steamed apples with rock sugar
Place a pot on the stove, turn on medium heat, and then place the bowl inside. Next, pour water into the pot so that it covers 1/3 of the height of the bowl.
Add 100ml of water, pre-processed red apples, then add 30gr of rock sugar, cover the lid, and steam for 20 minutes on low heat.
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Add bird’s nest and goji berries
Next, you open the pot lid, add 20gr of goji berries, the fresh bird’s nest, cover the pot again, and steam for another 10 minutes on low heat, then turn off the stove.
Add saffron and stir well.
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Final product
The finished steamed red apple and goji berry dish has a very eye-catching color, and when enjoying it, you will feel the light sweetness.
The bird’s nest is soft, the red apples have a mild sweetness, and the goji berries are sweet and sour, making it very enjoyable. You can eat it hot or let it cool, both are delicious!
2. Red apple and goji berry bird’s nest soup with lotus seeds
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking time
50 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for red apple and goji berry bird’s nest soup with lotus seeds For 4 people
Dried bird’s nest 10 gr Red algae 20 gr Lotus seeds 25 gr Goji berries 10 gr Rock sugar 40 gr
Tools needed
How to choose good lotus seeds
- For fresh lotus seeds: Choose mature seeds that are off-white or dark yellow, with a firm and round exterior; they will be very fragrant and not mushy when eaten.
- For dried lotus seeds: It is best to choose seeds that are opaque white, small, and uniform, intact without being crushed or broken.
- To purchase good quality lotus seeds, you should buy them from reputable stores, supermarkets, or markets. When buying, check the origin, expiration date, and whether the packaging is intact.
How to prepare Steamed Bird’s Nest with Red Dates, Goji Berries, and Lotus Seeds
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Prepare the ingredients
Dry bird’s nest, red dates, lotus seeds, and goji berries should be placed in separate bowls and soaked in warm water for about 20 minutes, then remove and drain.
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Steam the bird’s nest
Add goji berries, lotus seeds, red dates, and the prepared bird’s nest into a bowl, add 40g of rock sugar and 50ml of water.
Place a pot on the stove, turn the heat to medium, and place the bowl of bird’s nest inside. Next, pour water into the pot so that it covers 1/3 of the height of the bowl.
Cover it, and steam for 30 minutes on low heat, and it will be done!
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Finished Product
The bird’s nest soup with red dates, goji berries, and lotus seeds is completed with a pleasantly fragrant aroma, the nutty flavor of lotus seeds combined with the soft and light bird’s nest is very delicious.
Steaming bird’s nest with red dates, lotus seeds, and goji berries is not too complicated, and the ingredients are easy to find, so this is one of the wonderful dishes to nourish the body!
How to Choose Good Quality Bird’s Nest
- Good and quality bird’s nests will have a white-yellow or orange-yellow color, and will not fade when soaked in water.
- It is advisable to choose bird’s nests with thin edges, thick bases, and strands that are tightly connected to form multiple layers, with the smell of bird saliva.
- To ensure the quality of the bird’s nest, you should buy it from bird breeding facilities or reputable bird’s nest supply stores.
How to Choose Good Red Dates
- Choose red dates with a reddish-brown skin, evenly colored, thin skin, and many wrinkles.
- You can buy red dates at supermarket chains, TasteVN stores, large markets, or major traditional medicine shops nationwide.
- Additionally, you can also purchase red dates on the e-commerce site bachhoaxanh.com with prices ranging from 80,000 to 120,000 VND/kg.
What is goji berry? Where to buy goji berry
- Goji berry, also known as monkey’s root, start fruit, or dog goji, is commonly used in the cuisine of Asian countries.
- This fruit, when ripe, has a very beautiful red color with a sweet taste and a hint of sourness, in its dried form, it serves as a medicinal remedy in Traditional Chinese Medicine, while in powdered or dried form, it enhances the special flavor of dishes.
- You can buy goji berries at traditional medicine shops, supermarkets, and reputable e-commerce sites.
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With the sharing above, TasteVN hopes to have helped you learn 2 ways to make red apple and goji berry bird’s nest that are nutritious, delicious, and full of nutrition to boost the health of the whole family! TasteVN wishes you success in your preparation!
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