Bird's Nest Soup

Delicate, luxurious, and steeped in tradition, Bird's Nest Soup is a celebrated delicacy in Chinese cuisine known for its subtle flavor and remarkable health benefits. This exquisite soup highlights the uniquely gelatinous texture of edible bird's nests, carefully prepared and simmered to perfection in a fragrant chicken broth infused with ginger. Sweetened with a touch of rock sugar and elegantly enhanced with silky egg ribbons, this recipe brings the essence of fine dining straight to your kitchen. Perfect for special occasions or as a nourishing treat, our step-by-step instructions ensure an authentic and refined culinary experience. Serve it hot and savor a dish that's both rich in flavor and cultural heritage. Keywords: Bird's Nest Soup recipe, edible bird's nest, traditional Chinese delicacy, luxurious soup, health benefits, authentic cooking.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pieces Edible bird's nest
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 2 cups Water
• 1 slices Ginger
• 1 tablespoon Rock sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 Egg white
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Soak the edible bird's nests in a large bowl of room temperature water for at least 4 hours or overnight to soften and expand.

Step 2

Gently rinse the soaked nests under running water, using tweezers to remove any lingering impurities or feathers. Drain thoroughly.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water and the cleaned bird's nests. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for approximately 30 minutes until the nests become gelatinous and translucent.

Step 4

Meanwhile, in a separate pot, bring the chicken broth and ginger slice to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the cooked bird's nests to the simmering chicken broth, along with the rock sugar and salt. Stir to combine and continue simmering for another 45 minutes.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk the egg white until foamy and set aside.

Step 7

Dilute the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water in a separate small bowl to create a slurry.

Step 8

Gradually pour the egg white into the simmering soup in a thin stream, stirring constantly with a spoon to form egg ribbons.

Step 9

Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the soup, stirring continuously until the soup slightly thickens.

Step 10

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or sugar if needed. Remove the ginger slice before serving.

Step 11

Ladle the Bird's Nest Soup into individual bowls and serve immediately, hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1550.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	223.7

Total Fat 0.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3470.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g	0%
Total Sugars 17.3g
Protein 17.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 111.9mg	0%
Iron 2.6mg	0%
Potassium 920.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.8%

Protein: 30.3%

Carbs: 68.9%