Collection: Dried Edible Bird's Nest

Dried edible bird's nest, every grade

Every dried whole and broken swiftlet nest Ten Lei Yen sells, in one place. Boxes are 100 g or 250 g, in white and golden nest. Prices are shown per box; divide by the gram weight on the label for the cost per gram.

How the grades compare

• Blue Label Supreme — our premium whole-nest grade, the largest and cleanest pieces.
• Red Label Super Dried — whole nest, super-dried, with broken-piece options at a lower price per gram.
• 5A (AAAAA) — whole nest with long intact strands, the entry point to our whole-nest range.

How much to buy

A standard serving is 3–5 g of dried nest. One whole nest is 8–14 g, which makes a whole-nest bowl of 2–4 standard servings. Use the portion calculator to work out the dry weight and the number of boxes for your household.

Common questions

How much dried bird's nest is one serving?

3–5 g for a standard serving. A whole-nest bowl uses one whole nest, 8–14 g.

How long does dried bird's nest keep?

Sealed and dry, 2–3 years. Cooked nest keeps 3–5 days refrigerated.

How do I prepare it?

Soak in cool water 4–6 hours or overnight, then double-boil for about 40 minutes. The nest expands 3–4 times.

Looking for the ready-to-drink version?

See the bird's nest drink collection.