Recipe
Premium Saffron Bird's Nest
30 minutes
Ingredients
- · 1 pre-soaked dried bird's nest (about 5g dry weight)
- · 4-5 strands saffron
- · 2 cups water
- · Rock sugar to taste
Method
- 1Steep the saffron strands in a small amount of warm water for 10 minutes to release their colour and aroma.
- 2Simmer the remaining water with rock sugar until dissolved.
- 3Add the soaked bird's nest and the saffron-infused water, simmer gently for 15 minutes.
- 4Serve warm, in a clear bowl to show off the golden colour.
Saffron brings a distinctive golden hue and delicate aroma that pairs beautifully with bird's nest for an elevated, special-occasion presentation. A little goes a long way, only a few strands are needed.