Steamed bird's nest with lotus seeds is a special food that is very good for people who have just recovered from illness, and is also very nourishing for pregnant women, people with a weakened body and people who overwork; a bowl of bird's nest dessert helps the body feel refreshed and stimulates the appetite.
Ingredients to prepare
+ 5 g refined bird's nest.
+ 12 lotus seeds.
+ 1 cup of filtered water.
+ 4 g rock sugar.
+ 1 thin slice of ginger to offset the cooling nature of bird's nest, so you can enjoy this dish without worrying about a chilly stomach.
Steps to make steamed bird's nest dessert with lotus seeds
Step 1: Clean the bird's nest
If you have raw bird's nest, soak it in water for about 20-30 minutes and use tweezers to pick out all the feathers and impurities. This ensures the quality of the dish is not affected.
If the bird's nest is already refined, you only need to soak it until it expands and softens.
Step 2: Prepare the lotus seeds
You can use either dried or fresh lotus seeds to steam with the bird's nest. For fresh lotus seeds, to bring out their aroma and nutty flavor, peel off the hard shell and the thin skin, then use a small toothpick to push out the germ in the seed and soak them in a basin of clean water.
If you use dried lotus seeds, soak them for 1-2 hours, then simmer on the stove over low heat until soft, and take them out.
Step 3:
Grind the rock sugar finely. Quickly dip the sugar in boiling water.
Wash the ginger, peel it and cut it into thin slices as you like.
Into each bowl put 2/3 tablespoon of prepared, softened bird's nest, 10 or 12 lotus seeds, ½ tablespoon of rock sugar or slightly more, and a slice of ginger (optional), then double-steam for about 20 minutes or until the lotus seeds are completely soft and the sugar has dissolved. When taking it out, add a little warm water if you want to adjust how strong or light the dessert is.
Step 4: Enjoy the bird's nest and lotus seed dessert
Once it is done, pour the steamed bird's nest and lotus seed dessert into a small bowl and enjoy.
Notes and benefits of bird's nest and lotus seed dessert
Notes when eating steamed bird's nest with lotus seeds
Steamed bird's nest with lotus seeds should be eaten while hot to avoid a chilly stomach. People with high blood pressure should have this dish in the morning for a healthy body and a relaxed mind. Some people with insomnia can increase the amount of lotus seeds when steaming the bird's nest, and eat it about 30 minutes before bed so the body can fully absorb the nutrients from the bird's nest.
Eat it regularly, about three times a week, and you will notice deeper, better sleep. It helps keep your mind alert and clear to welcome the new day.
Benefits of bird's nest and lotus seed dessert
Bird's nest contains a high protein content along with 18 amino acids. These amino acids help regenerate muscle cells, tissues and skin, strengthen memory, increase the absorption of vitamin D from sunlight, help the body recover quickly from radiation exposure or red blood cell damage, and restore joint cartilage in cases of joint degeneration…
The trace elements in bird's nest are needed for children's development and for nourishing the elderly. Bird's nest is rich in calcium and iron; manganese, bromine, copper and zinc are good for the nerves and memory. There are digestion-stimulating substances such as chromium, and anti-aging, radiation-protective elements such as selenium. The threonine in bird's nest helps regenerate skin structure and, together with glycine, helps prevent wrinkles and aging, prevent acne, freckles and dark spots, and protect the skin, leaving it bright, smooth and full of life. Tryptophan helps the baby develop in a balanced and healthy way…
Bird's nest steamed with rock sugar and lotus seeds is highly nourishing, makes the body strong and enduring, stimulates digestion, helps calm the mind and ease sleep, stops bleeding, and cures cough, coughing blood and dysentery.
A hot bowl of steamed bird's nest and lotus seed dessert helps the body feel refreshed and comfortable and fights fatigue.