Bird's nest

[Raine]

Originally posted by Queenie
Raine -> I prefer cook-on-my-own than those bottled one. Those bottled ones are normally very sparse and 'loose' IMHO.

I normally cook 2 pieces (for 2 persons) with few pieces of sliced ginseng and rock sugar. We normally have this once a week. Heard from my sister that it's better to have it at least once a week. What about the rest?

thanks queenie

[queenie]

Originally posted by Raine
thanks queenie

My pleasure.

[hjmsb]

correct me if I am wrong, but I always had the impression that there's lots of cholesterol in bird's nest?? which makes it a no-no for me since my cholesterol level is indecently high.

[Blossom]

Originally posted by hjmsb
correct me if I am wrong, but I always had the impression that there's lots of cholesterol in bird's nest?? which makes it a no-no for me since my cholesterol level is indecently high.

really? i have never heard of that... :huh:

[vien]

Originally posted by Queenie
Raine -> I prefer cook-on-my-own than those bottled one. Those bottled ones are normally very sparse and 'loose' IMHO.

I normally cook 2 pieces (for 2 persons) with few pieces of sliced ginseng and rock sugar. We normally have this once a week. Heard from my sister that it's better to have it at least once a week. What about the rest?

better to have a small cup everyday then once a week .. you can cook once a week to store it.
(two pieces can last for 1 week for 2 person)
the best is eat before you bush your teeth in the morning.

like that is cheap and the result is max.

[vien]

Originally posted by hjmsb
correct me if I am wrong, but I always had the impression that there's lots of cholesterol in bird's nest?? which makes it a no-no for me since my cholesterol level is indecently high.

i don think it have cholesterol the cholesterol should be 0

[queenie]

Originally posted by vien
better to have a small cup everyday then once a week .. you can cook once a week to store it.
(two pieces can last for 1 week for 2 person)
the best is eat before you bush your teeth in the morning.

like that is cheap and the result is max.

Thanks for the info dearie. Everyday ah?? I don't think we can take it. We are a little sicked of eating it for once a week. Can't imagine what it's like if it's everyday...

You serious??? I thought it's a joke by saying using bird nest to rinse teeth.

[vien]

Originally posted by Queenie
Thanks for the info dearie. Everyday ah?? I don't think we can take it. We are a little sicked of eating it for once a week. Can't imagine what it's like if it's everyday...

You serious??? I thought it's a joke by saying using bird nest to rinse teeth.

not rinse teeth la just before that

[loves]

can someone give me a recipe?

or a general guide on how to prep the birds nest before cooking, i have no idea!

[Vonn]

Originally posted by hjmsb
correct me if I am wrong, but I always had the impression that there's lots of cholesterol in bird's nest?? which makes it a no-no for me since my cholesterol level is indecently high.

HJ, I have not heard of this before. From my understanding, cholesterol comes from animal products... :roll:

[Vonn]

Originally posted by blushed2003
or a general guide on how to prep the birds nest before cooking, i have no idea!

Do not know exactly how to do it, but if I am not wrong, you have to soak the birds' nest first to soften it... and also to use the water as a "magnifying glass" to help you pick out any dirt of feathers that are left behind in the birds' nest. Thereafter, put it in a porcelain container with sufficient water, rock sugar and ginseng (optional). Place this in a pot of boiling water and allow it to boil

[loves]

oh dear, i remember vaguely the painstaking process of picking out dirt from the birds nest (grandma and mum)

hmmmm looks like i have to cook tonics to improve my already poor vision just to have good skin!

thanks vonnie!!

one more question, i have a dbl-boiler at home. how long do i cook the birds nest for?

[vien]

my mom used a normal boiler .
put some whater and cloth inside then
put the birdnest in a covered container then start cooking for about 20min

you cook with rock suger.......red date......etcetc go library and dig out some chinese recipes book, some of them have english together with it they have lot of idea...

can add milk before you eat also (this one have to be eaten cold)

[queenie]

Originally posted by blushed2003
oh dear, i remember vaguely the painstaking process of picking out dirt from the birds nest (grandma and mum)

Buying those bird nest that are already hand-picked is so much easier...

I am using the porcelain container. I normally: :note:

1. Soak the bird-nest for about half an hour. Sometimes I forget about it...and return only half a day later.

2. Boil the water first...measure by 2 bowls since two persons. Sister said it's better to boil water first than boil it together with bird-nest.

3. Pour the hot water into the porcelain container (think about $8 ) and place the bird-nest and sliced ginseng into the container.

4. Place the porcelain container into a pot and boil for another half an hour.

5. After half an hour, I will add some rock sugar and continue to boil for another half an hour.

There was one time that I forgot I am boiling the bird nest and we went out only to realise it after about 5 hours later. Yup, it's burnt and the kitchen was full of smoke when we ran back. We had to throw away everything. Count ourselves lucky that the stove didn't explode.

[Vonn]

Originally posted by blushed2003
one more question, i have a dbl-boiler at home. how long do i cook the birds nest for?

I think Queenie has answered that

...... oh, just remember to finish boiling it first, turn off the fire, then go out!

:wheee: from Queenie....