Discover the Secrets of Rejuvenation

The Chinese have for years known and used bird's nests (swiflet's actually) gathered from the high walls of limestone caves in their diet. During the bitter months of winter, they sustain themselves nutritionally using this recipe. For the poor ones, bird's nest double-boiled with rock sugar is a must during convalescence period. For the more financially able, birds' nest efficacy is multiplied when prepared with ginseng, the man-root which is known for its rejuvenative values.

This is a recipe my parents would prepare for us when we were kids, at least once a month. Although were were not exactly rich, my parents would save every cent to buy bird's nests and, when we have more, ginseng, to prepare this simple revitalising recipe for me and my siblings. And if I remember, we do not suffer from colds or flu as often as other children, even during the coldest and wettest months of the year.

Looking back, the bird's nests have long been known to strengthen the lungs and ginseng the heart. It is thus no strange to me now that we have been given assisted in providing us with good health.

If you are able to afford it, do it for your children and your family too. The Chinese say that it is better to spend money on good food than on good medicine.

Anyway, here goes my family recipe:

Bird's Nests With Ginseng

Ingredients:
2pcs of bird's nest
10gm ginseng
1 litres water
50gm rock sugar

Method:
1.Soak bird's nest for 4 to 5 hours in a cold water before picking out the impurities.Drain.
2.Combine all ingredients and double boil*for 4 hours.
3.Remove cover and cool for a while and serve warm.

(*Double-boil cookers can be purchased at any kitchen utensil suppliers. You don't need a huge one, so just estimate how much you need to prepare for your family and get that one)