The correct method of soaking Snow Bird's Nest is as follows:

Prepare the right amount of water. The soaking ratio of Snow Bird's Nest is usually 1:10, that is to say, for every 10 grams of Snow Bird's Nest, you need to use 100 grams of water. Put the Snow Bird's Nest into the water and soak for 3-4 hours to allow the Snow Bird's Nest to fully absorb the water and expand. During the soaking process, you need to change the water regularly. Snow Birdnest will absorb water during the soaking process. If soaked in the same water for a long time, it is easy to harbor bacteria and impurities. Therefore, it is recommended to change the water every 1-2 hours to ensure the hygiene and purity of Snow Birdnest.

During the soaking process, attention should be paid to maintaining the appropriate temperature. Snow Bird's Nest is sensitive to temperature. Excessive temperature may cause damage to the structure of Snow Bird's Nest and affect the taste. It is recommended to keep the temperature of the water used for soaking at around room temperature and avoid using water that is too hot or too cold.

To summarize, the right way to soak snow swiftlet includes preparing the right amount of water, replacing the water regularly, maintaining the right temperature, and using tips and tricks. Mastering these methods will allow you to better enjoy the flavor and nutrition of snow swiftlet.

Details of Snow Bird's Nest

Snow Bird's Nest is the pith secretion of the applesauce tree of the genus Sterculia, which is mainly produced in Myanmar and the Yunnan region of China, with a small amount of distribution in Vietnam as well.

The Snow Bird's Nest is made by manually cutting through the trunk of the Sterculia tree, punching holes to collect the pith secretion, and then air-drying it to become the Snow Bird's Nest. The secretion of Snow Bird's Nest is crystal clear when it is just secreted, and after contacting the air and oxidation, the color gradually turns yellow, forming red, black and brown Snow Bird's Nest; due to and blown by the wind, it is easy to stick to the sand, dust, tree bark and other impurities. There is a sour smell when the swiftlet is secreted, and after the swiftlet is soaked and fermented, the sour smell disappears immediately, and there is no sour smell when you eat it.

Unlike rubber, snow swallow is not secreted by the bark layer, it is secreted by the pith of the snow swallow tree, the snow swallow tree is about 4 meters high, the leaves of the tree are mostly 5-7 petals, the flowers are yellow, the fruits are brown and hairy round fruits, and the seeds are the size of black peanuts. The snow swallow tree every year from June to October for the peak production period.

Refer to Baidu Encyclopedia - Snow Swallow