5 Reasons Why Bottled Blood Bird Nest Is Not Better Than Dried Ones

You have heard it all too often – that it has the same nutritional components of those that you prepare yourself with the dried ones, and PLUS, it’s convenient. Just pop the bottle open and enjoy the goodness.

But is it, really? Here’s 5 reasons why we really still highly recommend preparing dried Blood Bird Nest by yourself, instead of being lazy and opt for bottled ones.

1. Mostly sugar water

Trust us, it is full of unwanted sugar water, mixed with really tiny bits of Blood Bird Nest that probably has little to no health benefits for you and your loved ones.
Truth be told, bottled Blood Bird Nest have been taken over by great marketing gimmicks to make you think that it is as good as preparing dried Blood Bird Nest by yourself.
But really, the high contents of sugar makes it appeal more to your taste buds, to make you believe that it really is that good, and makes your brain ask for more.
Think Coke.

5 Reasons Why Bottled Blood Bird Nest Is Not Better Than Dried Ones

2. No bang for your buck

A picture speaks a thousand words. We poured out a typical bottled Blood Bird Nest (picture above) to show what it is that you are consuming.
Really, believe us now when we say it is mainly sugar water and tiny bits of Blood Bird Nest?
You’re welcome.
On the contrary, this is what our Company's Blood Bird Nest looks like after we soak it for about 5 hours. More than 100grams of pure goodness.
And mind you, it is expanded from an 8gram piece. That’s at least 10 times of expansion rate!
Still contemplating between having that bottle of Blood Bird Nest and preparing your own with dried ones?

3. You can't get creative

Just look at the pictures. Abalone with Blood Bird Nest? Sounds delicious to me. Feeling them hunger pangs?
How about eating it with papaya, within a papaya? That’s right. You probably won’t be able to prepare these by using bottled Blood Bird Nest. It’ll probably taste nasty and tasteless.
Plus, the fact that you painstakingly spent great effort to prepare the dish will satisfy you even more.

4. It makes you lazy

Need we say more? This is a total no-brainer: nobody likes a lazy bum. At all.
If all you wish for is just to pop open a bottle and expect a miracle, we're worried for you.
Good things take time and effort. Get that in your head.

5. Little to no health benefits

That’s right.
Think about it, if it is mostly sugar water and tiny bits of Blood Bird Nest, do you think you will be able to reap much benefits from it (if any to begin with)? Compare the benefits of dried ones here and here.
Don’t be lazy, opt for dried Blood Bird Nest and prepare them on your own. You can thank us later.

CONCLUSION

If you are still skeptical, try both bottled Blood Bird Nest and dried ones on your own, and you will awaken your senses. That will be the best conclusion.
But remember, only purchase from reliable and trusted suppliers. There are way too many fake ones out there in the market that are not safe for consumption.
A ridiculously cheap price tag with any kind of product usually spells trouble and is too good to be true. Steer clear.

Blood Bird Nest recipe: How to cook Blood Bird Nest with rock sugar Properly

In addition to being rare and precious, Blood Bird Nest have many health benefits. However, improper cooking techniques could destroy the nutrients rendering the Blood Bird Nest useless and tasteless. Follow our recipe for a nutritiously delicious a bowl of Blood Bird Nest with rock sugar:

Blood Bird Nest (Chinese: 燕窝, yàn wō ; Vietnamese: Yến sào, Tổ Yến) is a delicacy. The Blood Bird Nests are among the most expensive animal products consumed by humans. The nests have been traditionally used in Chinese cooking for over 400 years, most often as Blood Bird Nest, which is said to have high levels of calcium, iron, potassium and magnesium and are believed to strengthen the immune system, raising the libido and aiding digestion.

The Blood Bird Nests are among the most expensive animal products consumed by humans
People cook Blood Bird Nest mainly to enjoy its texture. By itself, it practically has no taste, so adding a bit rock sugar will really infuse this soup with the amazing flavor.

How to Use:

- Soak 1 Blood Bird Nest in cold water for 3-5 hours or until it is soft. Drain and rinse twice.
- Add Blood Bird Nest, a teaspoon of rock sugar and 1/2 cup of water to a ramekin.
- You can add 2 slices of ginger to enhance the flavor. Place the ramekin into a large pot.
- Pour enough water into the pot to come 1/5 way up the sides of the ramekin.
- Close the lid and put on high heat until the water boils then decrease to low heat to a simmer (please see cooking time below)*.
- Remove the ramekin from the pot. Blood Bird Nests can be served hot or cold depends on your preference.

Recommended cooking time:

1. House Nests including White, Pink and Red Nests: 30 to 45 minutes
2. Wild Cave White Nests: 90 to 120 minutes
3. Wild Cave Red Nests: 2 to 3 hours
Do not over cook Blood Bird Nests. Blood Bird Nests should have a crunchy (not soggy) consistency. In addition, it’s very important to cook Blood Bird Nests using low heat to preserve the nutrients, especially the essential amino acids.