Different bird's nests have different soaking times. Generally speaking, the soaking time of bird's nests using the dry picking/semi-dry picking process is 3-4 hours, and the soaking time of feathered bird's nests is 6-8 The bird's nest picked by wet method can be soaked in 1-2 hours.

Old and tender bird's nests: Tender bird's nests have thin silk, absorb water quickly, and can be fully soaked in one hour; old bird's nests have thicker silk and are soaked faster. Time is about to be extended. There are different parts of the bird's nest. The bird's nest sacs are thin and can be completely soaked in 1-2 hours. The bird's nest horns need to be squeezed into pieces, torn and soaked, and the soaking time is more than 4 hours. In winter, because the water temperature is low, the soaking time will be longer than usual.

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How long to stew bird's nests

How long the bird's nest is usually stewed depends on the weight and quality of the bird's nest. Generally, an ordinary white bird's nest of about 8 grams needs to be soaked for 4-6 hours, and the stewing time should not exceed 30 minutes. Usually, it is simmered on medium heat for 15-20 minutes after the water is boiled. If the stewing time is too long, If it is cooked for a long time, it will be stewed until it becomes hydrated, which will affect the taste of the food.

If the bird's nest is of better quality, it needs to be stewed in water for about 30-1 hour. The specific time can be judged according to the shape of the bird's nest after stewing. Usually, the bird's nest will be in the shape of liquid strips after being stewed, which is not easy to disperse and exudes a light protein aroma, which means that the bird's nest is ready. If the bird's nest is still crystal clear, with clear strands and no tenderness, it means that it still needs to be stewed. Continue to simmer.