How to Prepare Bird's Nest | 燕窝炖煮方法

Soak

Soak in room-temperature water until soft and fully expanded. Cups & strips: 2.5–3 hrs · Edge: 6–8 hrs · Mess: 1 hr. Change the water 2–3 times while soaking.

Clean & drain

Gently pick out any fine feathers, then drain off the soaking water.

💧 How much water should I add?

A simple rule:

The bird's nest + water together should weigh about 25× the dry weight. So for every 10g of dry nest, you want 250g (250ml) total in the bowl before boiling.

Weigh your dry nest before soaking (e.g. 10g).
After soaking, drain and weigh the soaked nest.
Top up with water until soaked nest + water = 250g (for 10g dry). e.g. soaked nest 70g → add 180ml water

Double-boil

Double-boil (隔水炖) on low heat for about 20–30 minutes, a little longer for Edge. Don't boil it directly over high heat.

Sweeten & serve

Add rock sugar, honey, or any type of sweetener, fruits, etc. to taste. Enjoy warm or chilled 🍵

Good to know

Store dry nest sealed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.