Recipe
Coconut Bird's Nest
25 minutes
Ingredients
- · 1 pre-soaked dried bird's nest (about 5g dry weight)
- · 1 cup fresh young coconut water
- · 2 tbsp coconut milk
- · Rock sugar or coconut sugar to taste
- · Young coconut flesh, sliced (optional)
Method
- 1Simmer the coconut water gently with rock sugar until dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- 2Add the soaked bird's nest and simmer for 15 minutes on low heat.
- 3Stir in coconut milk and coconut flesh if using, warm through for 2 minutes.
- 4Serve warm, or chill in the refrigerator for a refreshing cold dessert.
Coconut water and coconut milk bring a naturally sweet, tropical character that pairs well with bird's nest, especially served chilled on a warm day. This is a favourite among our Malaysian customers for its refreshing quality.