There are many different types of bird's nests, so the stewing process and the time required to prepare them are also very different. For example, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week with plastic wrap.
★Details:
Soaking: Soaking refers to soaking bird's nest in cool or warm water. Different types of bird's nests have different soaking time, ranging from three to twenty-four hours. The better the quality of the bird's nest, the larger the volume after soaking. Pure and natural bird's nests will have a few fine hairs after soaking, which can be removed with a pair of pliers and washed with water.
★Bird's nest soaking process:
Firstly, soak the bird's nest in clean water, or warm water in winter. Remember to cover the bird's nest with water so that the bird's nest can fully soak in and absorb the water.
Tear the bird's nest with your hands, and use a clip to pick off the small hairs on the bird's nest to remove impurities.
Bird's nest is rich in water-soluble proteins, so if the water is clear, do not pour out the water and set aside.
When the water outside the stewing pot boils, put the soaked bird's nests into the stewing pot. Different bird's nests are stewed for different times (please refer to the table below). When the bird's nest is crystal clear and has a fresh protein flavor, a perfect bird's nest is ready.
One. One Blood Bird's Nest
2. Soak the bird's nest in water
three. After 3-5 hours of soaking, tear off the corners of the bird's nest by hand and pick out the impurities
4. Fish out the bird's nest after soaking and use it
★ Bird's nest stewing schedule:
Type Soaking time Stewing time Remarks
White Swallow Bird's Nest 4-6 hours 40-60 minutes Tender bird's nests are stewed for a shorter period of time,
while older bird's nests can be stewed for a longer period of time
All the bird's nests are soaked and fermented for 2-3 hours, then the corners of the bird's nests should be torn apart
The bird's nests are soaked and fermented for 2-5 hours.
Golden Silk Bird's Nest 6-8 hours 50-75 minutes
Blood Bird's Nest 12-24 hours 1%-2 hours
Bird's Nest Strips 12 hours 40-60 minutes
Marginalized Bird's Nest Depends on the variety of the marginalized bird's nest.
Tips:
1. All bird's nests should be simmered in water over moderate heat.
2. When simmering, the water level should basically cover the bird's nests, but the consistency is to your liking.
3. The water outside the stewing pot must be brought to a boil before the bird's nest can be stewed.
4. When simmering the bird's nest, the rock sugar can be put in at the end for a better taste of the bird's nest.
5. Since all bird's nests are categorized, the above stewing time is for reference only.