The two most crucial factors that can affect double-boiling bird's nest. (1) Duration of double-boiling (2) Controlling the heat (1) Duration of Double-Boiling 屋燕 (House Nest) 浸泡烹调时间(Soaking & Cooking Time) | Types of Bird Nest (种类燕窝) | Soak (浸) | Double Boil, Low Heat (慢火炖) | White Super Nest Series (燕盏白燕) | 2 小时 (hours) | 30 - 45 分钟 (mins) | White Premium Series (三角白燕) | 2 小时 (hours) | 30 - 45 分钟 (mins) | White Classic Pieces 白条/白燕丝( M/L ) | 2 小时 (hours) | 30 - 45 分钟 (mins) | White Classic Pieces 白燕角 ( S ) | 2 小时 (hours) | 1-2 小时 (hours) | White Nest Cake (白燕饼) | 1 小时 (hour) | 20-30 分钟 (mins) | Golden Nest (金丝燕) | 2 小时 (hours) | 1-2 小时 (hours) |
(2) CONTROLLING THE HEAT It is important to control the heat while double-boiling the bird nest. Double-steaming bird nest over low heat will keep the internal temperature of the inner double-boiling pot at around 80 degree Celcius, which not only prevents bird nest from dissolving but also retains valuable proteins and nutrients. If double-boiling for too long, the bird nest may turn watery, those proteins and nutrients will be destroyed during the cooking process. Please refer to soaking and cooking time for various grades of bird nest as mentioned above. Important Note: Never heat bird nest in a microwave oven. Beware not to dry it by baking or by direct sunlight. |