Description
A high-end traditional beauty soup combining the supreme 'Bird's Nest' (Yanwo) and silver ear mushrooms. Served on special occasions like weddings or longevity celebrations.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Bird's nest
- Silver ear mushroom
- Rock sugar
- Water
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- [Bird's Nest Prep] Rehydrate premium dried nest and meticulously remove tiny feathers/impurities.
- Simmer silver ear separately until liquid-soft.
- Since bird's nest dissolves if overcooked, add it to the mushroom soup and 'Dun' (steam-simmer) on low for just 20-
- mins.
- Lightly sweeten with rock sugar, finishing with a translucent golden color.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
None(Enjoy the pure material flavors)
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Irreplaceable
Pairing
Premium Taiwanese High Mountain Tea
Trivia
[Hardcore] Bird's nest is rich in sialic acid, used by Empress Dowager Cixi for immunity and skin regeneration. Since silver ear is often called 'commoner's bird's nest', this soup with the real deal is a symbol of success.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Focus all your senses on the 'delicate fiber texture' of the bird's nest, said to cost thousands of yen per bite, alongside the smooth silver ear!
Allergen
None