Instructions for preparing "original flavor" stewed bird's nest:
1. Soak the bird's nest in purified water for about 4-5 hours.
2. Gently tear the bird's nest into strands along its grain, then rinse to remove impurities (tiny feathers). If necessary, use a white plate to pick out any remaining feathers.
3. Place the bird's nest in a double boiler and add just enough purified water to cover it!
4. Once the water in the pot boils, turn the heat to low and double-boil for 25-30 minutes. The stewed bird's nest can be seasoned to taste while still warm by adding rock sugar, fruit, milk, honey, soy milk, or coconut milk. You can also add goji berries or red dates while stewing. You can stew a larger quantity of plain bird's nest at once, refrigerate the leftovers, and add milk or other ingredients when serving.