HOW MUCH WATER IS BEST FOR COOKING ONE BIRD'S NEST? HOW MANY TIMES CAN IT BE EATEN?

Cooking bird’s nest is not difficult and anyone can do it. However, many people still don’t know how much water is needed to cook one bird’s nest or how much water is enough to cook 100 g of fresh bird’s nest. That’s why we will guide you in detail so you can prepare bird’s nest at home with the correct amount of water, following very simple steps.

HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD BE USED TO STEW ONE BIRD’S NEST FOR THE BEST FLAVOR?

To preserve the full aroma and nutritional value of bird’s nest, the amount of water used during the stewing process is extremely important. In reality, there is no exact number to answer the question “How much water is ideal for stewing one piece of bird’s nest?” — it varies depending on each person’s experience.

Typically, 450–500 ml of water is used to stew 10 grams of cleaned and dried bird’s nest. For those stewing 100 grams of fresh bird’s nest (equivalent to about 20 grams of dried nest after expansion), you will need around 800–900 ml of water.

Below are some tips shared by Yến Đảo Cần Giờ customers that you can refer to:

• Use a specialized stewing pot to better control the water level.

• Pour a suitable amount of water into the stewing bowl, ensuring that the total water level (including ingredients such as fresh nest, red dates, lotus seeds, etc.) reaches about 70%–75% of the bowl’s capacity.

• The water must fully cover the bird’s nest to ensure it cooks evenly.

The amount of water used to stew one bird’s nest is extremely important. If you use too little water, the nest will become too dense, preventing you from fully enjoying its soft and chewy texture. However, using too much water will make the nest mushy and cause a loss of nutrients in the bird’s nest.

Therefore, it is impossible to determine an exact amount of water to use. The answer to the question ‘How much water is needed to stew one piece of bird’s nest?’ depends on the type of nest—whether it is raw or cleaned—and its expansion rate as well as other accompanying ingredients. From there, you can adjust the water amount accordingly to achieve the best result.

HOW MANY SERVINGS CAN ONE PIECE OF BIRD’S NEST PROVIDE?

To determine how many servings one piece of bird’s nest can provide, you first need to know its weight. For example, if 100g of bird’s nest contains 10–12 pieces, then each piece weighs around 9 grams on average. Based on this weight, you can calculate the suitable serving size for different family members, whether adults or children.

For adults:
A recommended portion is 3–5 grams per serving. This means one piece of bird’s nest (9g) can be consumed over 2–3 servings within a week. Therefore, 100g of bird’s nest can last for about 2–3 months.

For children:

• Children aged 1–3 years: 1–2 grams per serving.

• Children aged 4–12 years: 2–3 grams per serving.

This means one piece of bird’s nest (9 grams) can be used for 3–10 servings, corresponding to 10–20 days to finish one piece. Meanwhile, 100g of bird’s nest can take about 3–4 months to consume.

Notes:

• Measure an appropriate amount of bird’s nest for each serving to avoid cooking too much, which may affect quality if left unused.
• Add just enough water—using too much will make the mixture watery, while too little will make it too thick.
• Start with high heat, then lower the heat once the water begins to boil.

• Only add rock sugar after the bird’s nest has finished steaming.

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The information above helps you determine how much water to use when steaming one piece of bird’s nest or how much water is needed for 100g of fresh bird’s nest when preparing it at home. When choosing bird’s nest, make sure to purchase from reputable suppliers with clear origins, ensuring 100% authentic bird’s nest—such as Yen Dao Can Gio. All products from Yen Dao Can Gio are sourced from swiftlets living in Can Gio Island District—recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve—producing bird’s nest with the highest purity.

In addition, Yen Dao Can Gio also offers other convenient products, including: Bird’s Nest Jars, Bird’s Nest Porridge, Bird’s Nest Coffee, and various processed bird’s nest products. To safeguard your family’s health and avoid counterfeit or low-quality goods, please contact Yen Dao Can Gio via the information below:

YEN DAO CAN GIO JOINT STOCK COMPANY

Address: 170 Dao Cu Street, Phong Thanh Quarter, Can Gio Commune, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Email: contact@yendaocangio.com
Hotline: 1900 86 68 37
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