Sumptuous Flavours: bird's nest

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Thursday, 19 June 2014

Bird's Nest Soup With Three Treasures 三宝巴实燕

Recipe source : The World of Nourishing & Fine Soups ( cookbook )

A very delicious and highly nutritious soup which is very rich in collagen. Good for strengthening the lungs and regenerates skin cells. According to the herbal cookbook, lotus seeds help to strengthen the spleen and stomach, while gingko nuts nourishes lungs and relieves asthma.

Ingredients ( serves one )

5g dried bird's nest
3 fresh lotus seeds
2 red dates
3 lily bulbs
3 fresh gingko nuts
Cane rock sugar, to taste
200ml water

Fresh gingko nuts

Fresh lotus seeds

Dried bird's nest

Dried lily bulbs

Method

1. Soak bird's nest until soft. ( about one hour.)
2. Place bird's nest, cane rock sugar and all the Chinese herbs into a ceramic or porcelain container with a fitting lid.
3. Pour in 200ml water.
4. Double boil for about 2 to 3 hours.

Saturday, 4 May 2013

Bird's Nest Soup With American Ginseng, Lotus Seeds & Lily Bulbs 燕窝炖花旗参

Bird's nest is a delicacy which is highly priced. It helps to strengthen the lungs and regenerate skin cells. It is believed to be good for the complexion. When stewed or double-boiled with other Chinese herbs, bird's nest make a very delicious and nutritious herbal brew or tonic.

Ingredients

3 pieces bird's nest
12 slices American ginseng
6 red dates, seeded
60g cane rock sugar
9 pieces lotus seeds
9 pieces lily bulbs
480ml water

Instructions

1. Remove dirt from bird's nest and soak until soft. Rinse and place bird's nest into 3 porcelain jars or containers with lids.
2. Place lotus seeds into a bowl and pour boiling water to soak the lotus seeds for a while. Remove the core.
3. Divide all the ingredients into 3 portions.
4. Put in the American ginseng, red dates, lotus seeds, lily bulbs, cane rock sugar and water into the 3 jars.
5. Cover the lids and double boil for 3 hours.