June 30, 2025 - Let's Eat!!

Hey there, this is your friendly classmate, Angie!

Who would have guessed that saliva could be made into a delicacy? :D/

Introducing.. Birds nest soup!

You might be asking.. Hey, didn't you say saliva? It's a nest! >:c 

Hear me out. Yes indeed, this is a bird's nest, specifically, a swiftlet's nest. Swiftlets have a special gland that secretes a sticky saliva. They use this to build their nests, as it dries up to cement-like strength. 

... isn't it dirty..? YES! that is exactly why its expensive! The nest is full of twigs, bird's droppings, and worst of all.. FEATHERS! Small, tiny, fine feathers that took ages to clean. No pain no gain.. :'D

We soak the hardened nest in room temperature water overnight to loosen up the nest, and remove big impurities. Then.. we use tweezers to meticulously separate the nest from its feathers, and other impurities. Only then, can we boil and prepare it into a soup. 

Birds nest soup has been around for over 400 years! It is believed to have anti-aging properties by promoting tissue regeneration, and help boost immune system and nourish organs. It has a jelly like texture but it tasted like.. nothing. It soaks in whatever flavors you put into :D I remember it being a sweet, refreshing treat that I can only enjoy once in a while since it is expensive. Just in case you are interested, here is a link that guides you step-by step of how to prepare and cook birds nest soup. 

Anyway, that is all from me and I hope you have a good day :D