Steamed bird’s nest with rock sugar is a dish loved by many because it is not too difficult to make and is very nutritious for health. Let’s go to the kitchen with TasteVN to learn 2 simple ways to make this dish that is still delicious.
1. Steamed bird’s nest with rock sugar
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Steamed Bird’s Nest with Rock Sugar For 2 people
Bird’s nest 1 piece Rock sugar a little (more or less depending on taste) Clean water a little
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How to make Bird’s Nest with Rock Sugar
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Prepare the Bird’s Nest
If you buy raw bird’s nest that hasn’t been processed, you need to clean the feathers and impurities before steaming the nest.
Soak the bird’s nest for about 1 to 2 hours depending on the type of nest and its thickness, until the nest is fluffy.
Use tweezers to pick and wash small amounts thoroughly to remove impurities and feathers.
Separate the bird’s nest into strands, then place the nest in a sieve, set the sieve in a basin of water, and gently stir with a spoon while lifting the sieve up and down. The fine feathers will wash away with the water; changing the water multiple times will give you clean nest.
After you have clean bird’s nest, if you don’t use it all, let the strands dry completely, then place them in a tightly sealed box, and store it in the refrigerator.
For processed bird’s nest, before steaming, soak it in cold water for about 20 minutes to soften it, then proceed to steam.
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Steam the Bird’s Nest
Add the bird’s nest along with a bit of rock sugar into a bowl, and pour in enough water to cover the nest and sugar.
Place the bowl of bird’s nest into a pot, pour a little water into the pot until it covers about 1/4 of the bowl, cover the bowl, then cover the pot. Now you can start steaming the bird’s nest.
Boil on high heat until the water boils, then lower the heat to the minimum to keep the water simmering gently throughout the steaming process, steam the bird’s nest for about 20 minutes until it is soft, then turn off the heat.
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Final Product
You can enjoy the bird’s nest hot or cold, both are delicious. If you like, you can add two small slices of ginger, longan, jujube,… to eliminate the fishy smell and enhance the flavor of the stewed bird’s nest with rock sugar.
2. Sweet Pear Stewed Bird’s Nest with Rock Sugar
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Processing
1 hour
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Sweet Pear Stewed Bird’s Nest with Rock Sugar For 2 people
Bird’s nest 1 piece (choose the type that is clean) Pear 1 fruit Dried apple 1 fruit Goji berries 2 fruits Rock sugar 1 teaspoon
Tools Required
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Pears
- Choose pears with a moderate red color; if you prefer a slightly sour taste, select pears with a lighter red.
- Choose pears with the stem still firmly attached. A firmly attached stem means the fruit is quite fresh.
- Gently press the fruit with your finger; if the flesh is slightly soft, it can be selected. Avoid choosing overly soft fruits as those are overripe pears, which are not tasty after a while.
How to Prepare Sweet Pear Steamed Bird’s Nest with Rock Sugar
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Prepare and Boil the Bird’s Nest
Take 1 piece of bird’s nest and soak it in a bowl of water for about 40 minutes.
Next, use your hands to tear the bird’s nest into small pieces, then use a sieve to filter the bird’s nest from the soaking water.
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Prepare the Pear
Wash the pear thoroughly, peel it, and use a spoon to scoop out the core carefully to form a bowl shape with walls about 1cm thick, being careful not to puncture the bottom. Cut the pear core into small diced pieces to steam with the bird’s nest.
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Place the Bird’s Nest into the Pear
Place the bird’s nest into the hollowed-out pear, add 1 teaspoon of rock sugar, 2 goji berries, and 1 dried apple, then cover with the pear lid.
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Steaming bird’s nest
Place the pear on a small plate. Add water underneath the pot and place the plate of pear to steam in a water bath on low heat for about 30 minutes until the bird’s nest softens, then turn off the heat.
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Final product
The sweet pear bird’s nest soup is suitable for both young children and adults, effectively treating cough while also nourishing health, boosting immunity to help the body recover faster.
Product information:
- You can use a steamer set with 3 layers to steam this dish. With a steamer design that has many interspersed holes, it helps the heat distribute evenly, cooking the food uniformly. In addition, the wide bottom with 3 layers of heat conduction helps the food cook quickly.
- Currently, the price of the steamer set ranges from 480,000 to 1,600,000 VND (prices updated in May 2022).
Some information about bird’s nest
- Bird’s nest is rich in nutrients and easy to digest, so it is often used to nourish and enhance the health of malnourished children, people recovering from illness, the elderly, postpartum mothers, pregnant women,…
- In bird’s nest, there is the nutrient threonine which forms elastin and collagen, two compounds that positively affect women’s beauty and skin, such as reducing acne, brightening and smoothing skin, reducing melasma, and preventing aging.
- Especially, bird’s nest stewed with rock sugar has a very effective effect on nourishing the lungs, relieving phlegm, and curing long-term cough.
Tips for successfully making bird’s nest stew with rock sugar
- You should not stew bird’s nest for too long or too quickly, or add too much rock sugar, as this will reduce the nutritional value of the dish.
- You should use bird’s nest regularly and in moderation; do not consume too much at once as the body cannot absorb all the nutrients, leading to waste. Overusing bird’s nest can also easily cause stomach cold and diarrhea due to its cooling properties.
- When processing bird’s nest, maintain a moderate temperature, do not let it boil over 100 degrees Celsius, and use a steaming method instead of direct cooking.
- You can stew bird’s nest with rock sugar, lotus seeds, red dates, or honey,… Regardless of the ingredients used, rock sugar must be added to give the bird’s nest a sweet taste and eliminate its fishy smell. However, do not add too much rock sugar as it reduces the effect of bird’s nest.
- Raw bird’s nest should be stored in a dry, airy place, avoiding direct sunlight. Processed bird’s nest (also known as fresh bird’s nest) should be placed in a tightly closed container and can be stored for 1 week in the refrigerator’s cool compartment.
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It’s really easy to make the delicious and nutritious steamed bird’s nest with rock sugar. Let’s get into the kitchen and make it right away!
*Compiled and referenced information from the youtube channel: Taste Show
