Nestsensials

Recipes & how to serve

Nestsensials bird's nest is already clean, so you can cook it right away. Start with the basic method, then try the recipe ideas below.

Dried bird's nest and soaked bird's nest in a glass bowl

Basic method

6 steps to prepare bird's nest

  1. 1Soak the bird's nest in enough clean water
  2. 2Wait until it has fully expanded
  3. 3Discard the soaking water
  4. 4Refill with clean water
  5. 5Steam for 10 to 15 minutes
  6. 6The bird's nest is ready to enjoy

Recipe ideas

Variations for the family

± 30 minutes · 2 servings

Bird's Nest Soup with Rock Sugar

Ingredients

5 grams bird's nest, 400 ml water, rock sugar to taste, 2 pandan leaves.

See how to make it  →

Soak the bird's nest until expanded, then discard the water. Place it in a heatproof bowl with 400 ml water and the pandan leaves, and steam for 10 to 15 minutes. Add rock sugar, stir until dissolved, and serve warm.

± 25 minutes · 2 servings

Bird's Nest with Milk and Dates

Ingredients

5 grams bird's nest, 300 ml fresh milk, 4 dates, honey to taste.

See how to make it  →

Soak the bird's nest until expanded, change the water, then steam for 10 to 15 minutes. Warm the milk without letting it boil, then add the halved dates and the bird's nest. Sweeten with honey to taste.

± 30 minutes · 2 servings

Ginger Bird's Nest Drink

Ingredients

5 grams bird's nest, 2 knobs of roasted ginger, palm sugar to taste, 400 ml water.

See how to make it  →

Soak the bird's nest until expanded, change the water, then steam for 10 to 15 minutes. Simmer the crushed roasted ginger with 400 ml water and palm sugar for about 10 minutes, strain, and pour over the bird's nest. Serve warm.