The pure, gentle sweetness of bird's nest steamed with longan is a dish said to ease fatigue and help the body recover quickly from exhaustion. It is especially suited to patients who have just had surgery.
Ingredients to prepare
- 20 grams of bird's nest
- 100 grams of dried lotus seeds
- 150 grams of white sugar
- 30 grams of longan
- 1 teaspoon of pomelo-blossom arrowroot starch
- Cinnamon twigs
- Ginger
Method
- Step 1: For raw bird's nest that has not had its feathers removed, pick out all the feathers. Then soak in water for 20-40 minutes until the nest is evenly softened. Rinse well, drain, and double-boil.
- Step 2: Soak the dried lotus seeds in water for about 30 minutes, then rinse again. Soak the dried longan in water until it swells and softens. Then rinse clean and drain.
- Step 3: Dissolve the pomelo-blossom arrowroot starch in 5 spoonfuls of water.
- Step 4: Simmer the lotus seeds with a little water until soft and cooked through. Put the longan and lotus seeds into the pot. Then add a little sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Step 5: Add the bird's nest to the same pot and cook for about 5 more minutes. Pour in the arrowroot mixture, stir well until the starch is cooked, then turn off the heat.
- Step 6: Add the cinnamon twigs and ginger to the pot for a richer flavour, then ladle into bowls and enjoy.
Benefits of longan
Treats nervous exhaustion, stress, insomnia and forgetfulness
You can decoct longan and drink the liquid, which helps counter nervous exhaustion caused by fatigue, aches or burnout. Eating longan regularly also helps improve insomnia because it helps the body absorb more iron. According to traditional Eastern medicine, using sun-dried or oven-dried longan can also help counter stress, fatigue and anxiety, and remedy forgetfulness.
Helps increase your lifespan
Longan is known as a fruit that can support wound healing and increase lifespan. It helps fight free radicals in the body and protects cells from damage. Longan is also said to reduce the risk of certain cancers. The life-prolonging benefits of longan have been affirmed and assessed by many traditional medicine doctors.
Provides abundant energy for the body.
Eating longan regularly ensures a supply of energy for the body, treats insomnia and memory decline. Moreover, longan is low in calories and fat, so teens who want to lose weight can also eat this fruit every day with peace of mind.
Good for the heart and spleen.
Eating longan regularly is very good for the heart and the spleen because it stimulates healthy blood circulation and gives the nervous system a comfortable feeling.
Benefits of longan for beauty.
Longan helps reduce wrinkles and brighten the skin. The antioxidants and vitamins in longan help rejuvenate the skin and reduce wrinkle formation, so the skin becomes visibly brighter.
Prevents stomach pain.
Longan juice is said to treat stomach pain and memory loss. You can peel the longan to take the flesh and press it for juice, or soak the flesh with a little sugar for a few weeks, then mix the concentrated liquid with filtered water and sip it gradually.
Benefits of bird's nest steamed with longan:
The protein, 18 amino acids and trace elements in bird's nest, combined with the nutrients of longan, help nourish the body, treat nervous exhaustion, stress and insomnia, nourish the heart and spleen, and are good for the stomach. Children who eat bird's nest steamed with longan grow tall and strong, with abundant energy for their daily activities.
In particular, bird's nest steamed with longan contains antioxidants and vitamins. It leaves the skin smooth, regenerates dead cells, helps women look younger and prolongs the lifespan of those who eat it.
Yến Sào Sài Gòn wishes you success and a delicious meal!