Bird’s nest has a positive impact on infant growth and is suitable for babies over four months old. Adequate nutrition is crucial for brain development, and bird’s nest can provide the necessary nutrients. A properly extended cooking time of bird’s nest porridge can not only enhance the baby’s constitution and appetite but also promote comprehensive physical and mental development. Next, let’s learn a simple method for preparing bird’s nest for babies.
When the baby starts trying porridge, bird’s nest can be added to the porridge to help the baby absorb more nutrients. The specific steps are as follows: take 3 grams of bird’s nest, soak it in cooled boiling water for 4 hours, and then strain it for later use (you can also choose to soak it in the fridge overnight, and cook it the next morning, soaking for about 8 hours will make the bird’s nest softer). Prepare 25 grams of white rice, which is equivalent to two level tablespoons. Add the bird’s nest, white rice, and an appropriate amount of cooled boiling water or mineral water into a steamer, and steam for about two hours. If you wish to make it more digestible, you can extend the cooking time to one hour. Considering that rock sugar may increase the burden on the baby’s kidneys, it’s recommended not to add rock sugar to the bird’s nest for babies, and it can be given in small amounts after the baby turns one year old.
Additionally, you can try making watermelon juice bird’s nest to add flavor. The specific method includes: taking one watermelon and 6 grams of bird’s nest, along with a small amount of rock sugar. First, soak the bird’s nest for 6-7 hours; then tear the bird’s nest into fine strips and drain the water—the water used to soak the bird’s nest can be used for facials, as it has beauty benefits; next, scoop the watermelon into balls and juice it. After steaming the prepared bird’s nest in a double boiler for 20 minutes, mix it with the watermelon juice and it is ready to eat.
Bird’s nest is mainly cooked by steaming. Although the cooking method is simple, the bird’s nest itself is flavorless and can be paired with various ingredients to achieve a rich taste. It is recommended to follow the principle of eating small, frequent meals and to consume it regularly, as this greatly benefits children’s intelligence and physical quality. Families with the means should consider regularly preparing bird’s nest as a supplementary food for their children.
