Pandan and chia seed steamed bird's nest is a simple dish that combines the distinctive aroma of pandan leaves with the wonderful benefits of bird's nest and chia seeds. It brings you a delicious and nutritious treat. Join Yến Sào Sài Gòn to learn about the benefits and how to prepare this dish!
Benefits of chia seeds
Chia seeds have long been famous for their nutritional content, such as:
- 700% more omega-3 than salmon
- 500% more calcium than milk
- 1400% more magnesium than broccoli
- 500% more protein than kidney beans
- 300% more selenium than flaxseed
- 200% more iron than spinach
- 800% more phosphorus than milk
- Very rich in fiber and potassium... That is why chia seeds suit many groups of people, such as growing children, the elderly, people who are ill, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and people who are obese.
Benefits of pandan leaves
Fresh pandan leaves are not only used as a seasoning for dishes such as sticky rice, sweet soups, jelly, soy milk, cakes and candies... but also offer many other valuable benefits, such as:
- Helping keep blood sugar stable and relieving colds.
- Dealing with dandruff
- Supporting people with weak nerves
- Treating rheumatism
Especially: pandan leaves are extremely good at keeping blood sugar stable and naturally push back the symptoms of diabetes.
What are the effects of pandan and chia seed steamed bird's nest?
Beyond the benefits of pandan leaves and chia seeds, pandan and chia seed steamed bird's nest helps the body recover quickly from radiation exposure or damaged red blood cells, and glucosamine helps restore joint cartilage in cases of joint degeneration…
Pandan and chia seed steamed bird's nest also helps regenerate muscle cells and skin tissue. It keeps skin smooth and youthful and pushes back aging.
How to prepare pandan and chia seed steamed bird's nest
Ingredients to prepare
- ½ fresh bird's nest or sun-dried bird's nest
- 20 grams of pandan leaves
- 1 teaspoon of chia seeds
- 300 ml of water
- 30g of rock sugar
How to make pandan and chia seed steamed bird's nest
- Pre-processing:
Clean the bird's nest, soak it until it expands, then place it in a colander to drain
Wash the pandan leaves, cut them into pieces, put them in a blender with some water and blend until smooth, then strain through a sieve to get the juice
Soak the chia seeds in water for about 10 – 15 minutes until they expand evenly
- Cooking:
First, put the bird's nest into a ceramic bowl and add pandan juice to about 80% of the bowl, then steam for about 30 – 50 minutes; the steaming time varies depending on how much bird's nest there is
When the water boils, lower the heat and steam until small bubbles appear
Then add the sweet rock sugar, add the soaked chia seeds in a suitable amount, and stir gently.
Done, you now have a pandan and chia seed steamed bird's nest that is both delicious and nutritious
With just a few simple steps, you can enjoy PANDAN CHIA SEED STEAMED BIRD'S NEST with its pleasant aroma and nutrition!
Yến Sào Sài Gòn wishes you a delicious meal and success!