This warm bird's nest bowl pairs double-boiled edible bird's nest with red dates, longan, and goji berries - the Supreme Mix blend - for a naturally sweet, cozy dessert. Soak the dry nest 4-6 hours or overnight, then double-boil for about 40 minutes. Here is the full method.
- Bird's nest with red dates, longan, and goji is a classic, lightly sweet pairing.
- Soak the dry nest 4-6 hours or overnight; each piece is about 8-14 g.
- Double-boil 40 minutes; add rock sugar in the last 10 minutes only if you want it sweeter.
- The red dates and longan add natural sweetness, so you need little or no sugar.
- This bowl uses the Supreme Mix blend; for a sweet bird's nest, ginseng is the classic addition, not ginger.
What you'll need
- 1 piece dry edible bird's nest (about 8-14 g)
- 1-2 tablespoons Supreme Mix (dried red dates, longan, and goji berries)
- Rock sugar, to taste (optional)
- Clean water
How to make it, step by step
1. Soak the nest
Place the dry nest in clean, room-temperature water and soak 4-6 hours or overnight, until it expands and softens fully.
2. Rinse
Gently lift out the nest, remove any fine feathers, and drain.
3. Rinse the Supreme Mix
Give the dried red dates, longan, and goji a quick rinse in cool water.
4. Double-boil
Put the nest and the Supreme Mix in a ceramic or double-boiler inner pot, add enough water to cover (about one rice bowl per nest), and double-boil for 40 minutes over gentle heat.
5. Sweeten, if you like
Taste first - the red dates and longan add natural sweetness. Add a little rock sugar in the last 10 minutes only if you want it sweeter.
6. Serve
Enjoy warm, or chill for a few hours and serve cold.
Tips for the best bowl
- Taste before adding sugar; the dried fruit often makes it sweet enough on its own.
- Keep the heat gentle - double-boiling protects the delicate strands.
- Cooked bird's nest keeps in the fridge 3-5 days; dry nest keeps 2-3 years in a cool, dry place.
This bowl works with any grade - browse Blue Label, Red Label, and 5A. For other warm bowls, try our saffron bird's nest and pandan bird's nest.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Supreme Mix?
It is a blend of dried red dates, longan, and goji berries - a classic, lightly sweet pairing for bird's nest.
Do I need sugar?
Often not. The red dates and longan add natural sweetness; add rock sugar only if you want it sweeter.
How much bird's nest per serving?
One dry piece, about 8-14 g, makes one generous serving once soaked and expanded.
Should I add ginger?
No. For a sweet bird's nest bowl, ginseng is the classic addition, not ginger.
