Vegan Bird's Nest Soup

Discover the plant-based elegance of Vegan Bird’s Nest Soup, a stunning cruelty-free take on the traditional delicacy. This recipe cleverly uses agar agar strands to mimic the signature texture of edible bird’s nests, creating a silky, jelly-like consistency in every spoonful. Infused with the earthy depth of shiitake mushrooms, the warmth of ginger, and the light sweetness of coconut water, this comforting soup is further enhanced by the umami-rich notes of soy sauce and sesame oil. Ready in just 45 minutes, this veganized classic is not only wholesome but also impressively easy to prepare. Perfect for a light starter or a sophisticated main, serve it hot and finish with a vibrant sprinkle of scallions and cilantro for a burst of fresh flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 10 grams agar agar strands
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup coconut water
• 100 grams shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced
• 2 tablespoons scallions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the agar agar strands under cold water and soak them in warm water for 10 minutes until softened.

Step 2

While the agar agar strands are soaking, prepare the other ingredients. Thinly slice the shiitake mushrooms and peel and slice the ginger.

Step 3

In a large pot, combine the vegetable broth and coconut water. Add the sliced ginger and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.

Step 4

Drain the soaked agar agar strands and cut them into 2-inch lengths. Add the strands to the boiling broth.

Step 5

Stir in the sliced shiitake mushrooms and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and the agar agar strands are translucent and jelly-like.

Step 6

Add soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, white pepper, and sugar to the pot. Stir well to combine the flavors.

Step 7

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 8

Serve the Vegan Bird’s Nest Soup hot, garnished with finely chopped scallions and fresh cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1361.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	607.4

Total Fat 23.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6013.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 84.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.4g	0%
Total Sugars 30.7g
Protein 24.0g	0%

Vitamin D 154IU	0%
Calcium 217.6mg	0%
Iron 6.0mg	0%
Potassium 2781.2mg	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: 32.6%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 52.5%