The nest base is a concept that is rather unfamiliar to many people. So what is a nest base? And are its benefits different from the raw bird's nest we usually use? Should you use nest base or bird's nest? Let YẾN SÀO SÀI GÒN explore the details with you in this article!
What Is a Nest Base?
The nest base, also called the foot of the bird's nest, is the base that fixes the nest cup to the rock wall or the wall of the swiftlet house. While the nest itself is a structure of strands bonded into a thin layer, the nest base is usually a fairly large, thick lump.
Nest bases are not abundant, because when harvesting, people try to be extremely skilful to take the nest whole, since a nest that keeps its shape intact sells for a higher price. Only occasionally is a nest attached so firmly that it breaks when removed, and the leftover base is then pried off with tools.
So most nest bases come from nests broken during harvesting. The broken part of the nest is used as refined bird's nest, while the base is cleaned and sold as a "rarely available" item.
Characteristics of the Nest Base
The nest base has a thick, lumpy structure because the swiftlet has to secrete a great deal of saliva to form a mass that bonds very firmly to the wall, ensuring the nest does not fall during the time the bird lays and incubates its eggs.
Normally, there are 2 bases attached firmly to the rock wall or house wall. From these 2 fixed bases, the swiftlet then sweeps and pulls strands from one base to the other, forming the bird's nest you usually see.
How Is the Nest Base Prepared?
Much like preparing ordinary bird's nest, preparing the nest base goes through basic steps such as soaking in water and double-boiling. However, this process takes longer than for ordinary bird's nest.
Specifically, soak the nest base in water for at least 1 hour, until it is soft enough to tear into small strands by hand. This helps the nest base cook faster when steamed.
Many customers do not do this step carefully, so when steamed they feel a hard lump in the middle of the nest base and think the nest base is hard to eat and slow to cook. In fact, the nest base is rather crunchy, suitable for those who like a crisp, chewy texture. It also comes from the bird's nest, so its nutritional content is as good as that of the bird's nest.
After pre-processing, double-boil for about 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes and it is ready to eat.
Advantages and Disadvantages of the Nest Base
The nest base has advantages that the body of the nest does not, so customers always seek it out. Specifically, when eating the nest base you will notice a pleasant aroma and a very crunchy, chewy texture, very suitable for those who like their bird's nest crisp and chewy.
When soaked, the nest base expands much more than all other parts of the bird's nest, so it saves you a large amount of cost if you buy it for the whole family. In addition, the price of the nest base is quite gentle, suiting the budget of most customers. Also, the nest base has very few feathers, so pre-processing is simpler and saves you a lot of time.
As for the disadvantages, the nest base needs a longer soaking time because it is the oldest part of the nest, bearing the weight of the whole nest, so it is very hard. The nest base does not have long strands like the nest; its strands are shorter. Its appearance is not eye-catching, so it is only suitable to buy for your own use, not as a gift.
So Should You Use Raw Bird's Nest or Nest Base?
Unlike the nest base, bird's nest has outstanding advantages in appearance. The nests have attractive sizes and shapes, and the long nest strands create an aesthetic quality. You also save preparation and steaming time compared with the nest base.
In addition, today raw bird's nest and ready-to-eat steamed bird's nest products come in beautiful designs and are packed in modern, luxurious packaging, so you can buy them to use yourself or to give as gifts to relatives, partners and customers. The premium look of bird's nest products always adds top-class value to a gift.
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