In general, high quality white bird's nests not only take less time to soak, but also take less time to cook. Usually, bird's nests can be cooked in water for less than 15 minutes before consumption, and it is not advisable to cook them for too long, otherwise, the nutrients in the bird's nests will be lost with the prolonged cooking. However, the bird's nests that we usually buy have more impurities, so it is difficult to meet this standard. Therefore, it is recommended to refer to the following standards for soaking and stewing time:

1. For white bird's nests, soak them for 4-6 hours, and then stew them for 30-40 minutes.

2. For yellow bird's nest, soak for 6-8 hours and simmer for 50-70 minutes.

3. Blood Bird's Nest Calendars, soak for 12-24 hours, simmer for 1-2 hours.

4, Bird's Nest Strips, soak for 12 hours, simmer for 30-40 minutes.

5, Bird's Nest Corner, soak for 12 hours, simmer for 40-50 minutes.