Recipe for Red Dates, Goji Berries, and Bird’s Nest

Taste: Sweet; Cooking Method: Stew; Time: Several hours; Difficulty: Easy.

Detailed Steps for Making Red Dates, Goji Berries, and Bird’s Nest

Soak the bird’s nest for 2-4 hours. Secret tip: Do not stir the bird’s nest while soaking it, as it will become mushy and not taste good. Check the surface of the bird’s nest for any gray or yellow discoloration, which indicates that it has gone bad and should not be eaten.

Filter the bird’s nest to remove impurities and pull it apart into thin strands. Secret tip: Real bird’s nest has a faint egg white aroma, while bleached bird’s nest washed with soap will have a pungent smell. You can smell it while soaking it, or after stewing it if you can’t smell it due to too much water.

Add all ingredients to a stew pot and simmer for 1-2 hours. Secret tip: If you add the red dates 10-15 minutes before removing the pot from heat, they won’t taste sour. However, I think the main purpose is for the health benefits, and the longer you stew the red dates, the more flavorful they become. The same goes for goji berries; if you don’t like the taste of them in the soup, add them after removing the pot from heat.

It’s done! Use a small stove to keep it warm and enjoy it while watching TV. Secret tip: It’s easier to absorb if you eat it in small bites. And it’s especially enjoyable to eat it warm in the winter, which can put you in a good mood.