Get Your Essential Beauty On The Go

Have you ever wondered why ladies are crazy about Swiftlet’s Nest? Are you not curious about WHAT exactly made them best friends with Swiftlet’s Nest? Swiftlet’s Nest eating is considered minimal because the benefits of Swiftlet’s Nest is hardly available and it comes with a hefty price. Who would want to risk this? But, knowing its worthiness is worth every penny!

With the gift of nature, supplemented by modern scientific and prudent approach, Yèn Ready-to-drink (RTD) series satisfies modern women’s pursue on “beauty”.
Wait, what does “Beauty on the go” have to do with Yen series? It represents the ultimate in modern convenience for the lady on the go.
Yèn’s philosophy is to serve only the purest Swiftlet’s Nest essence for one’s health and beauty in a bottle. The main benefits of consuming Swiftlet’s Nest:

1. Fair and smoother complexion

Admit it, this is every lady’s dreams to have radiant, flawless, soft, and smooth skin. With this, you gain higher confidence in yourself and confident ladies are guys’ favourite!
In 1981, an American scientist discovered Swiftlet’s Nest beneficial wonders in the form of 2 collagen-rich amino acids that can speed up cell division, promoting epidermal growth.
You got that right ladies – you’ll have an increased chance of regenerating newer and younger faces on a weekly, or even daily basis, depending on how often you consume Swiftlet’s Nest, and how much your body can absorb in a given time. This varies according to each individual.

Get Your Essential Beauty On The Go

2. Anti-ageing properties

And again, this is every lady’s to-do list, to stay forever young. Swiftlet’s Nest is:
Rich in cell division inducing hormones and epidermal growth factor that stimulate the proliferation and regeneration of variety cells, rapid repair on damaged epidermis, have healing effect on burned skin, gastric ulcers and corneal damage.
Rich in collagen, can maintain the support, strength and elasticity on the dermis layer.

3. Natural multi minerals

We can’t deny there are a variety of products for slimming, skin brightening, etc. Every lady has probably tried one or two in their lifetime and realised the efficacy isn’t as expected. So why not try taking Swiftlet’s Nest regularly as a change instead?
Swiftlet’s Nest:
• Contains 17 types of amino acids
• Contains anti-oxidation
• Promotes Mutagenic Stimulation Factor (MSF)
• Contains Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF)
• Rich in sialic acid
• Glycoproteins

4. Nourishes the lungs, reduces cough and improves respiratory system

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Swiftlet’s Nest has great efficacy on chronic respiratory diseases such as tuberculosis, pneumonia, tracheitis, bronchitis, etc. as it is Yin-nourishing and boosts the lungs. It can achieve lungs cleansing for smokers who smoke in the long run.

5. Strengthens Immune System

Regular consumption on Swiftlet’s Nest strengthens your immune system. Too busy for it? Yen RTD series does the same and here’s why:
Promotes Mitogenic Stimulation Factor and Epidermal Growth Factor, promote cell-mediated immunity function.
The active glycoproteins in Swiftlet’s Nest fights bacteria and virus attacks efficiently, increases cell recognition and hence, enhances immunity.
Swiftlet’s Nest contains crucial active ingredients, i.e. amino acids that clears oxidised cells and increase immunity function.

6. Builds healthy spleen and stomach, tonifies Qi

Swiftlet’s Nest is sweet and tonifies the spleen. This helps to increase the appetite of patients who have just undergone operation, the elderly and even kids.
Swiftlet’s Nest helps to repair damaged tissues, suitable for people who experience gastric haemorrhaege and gastric ulcer.
Swiftlet’s Nest is neutral in properties, suitable for weak constitution and for those who wishes to tonifiy Qi. It is also suitable for those recovering from operation and nourishing for people who are overly exhausted.

How to Cook Chinese Swiftlet’s Nest (燕窝)

A step-by-step guide to cooking the Chinese delicacy, Swiftlet’s Nest, to maximize nutrition and achieve great taste.

When you open the menu of a big restaurant in China, chances are you’ll come across a small section listing extremely expensive dishes with exquisite names. For example, Swiftlet’s Nest, shark fin stew, and braised sea cucumber. These dishes can cost hundreds of dollars for a small bowl, and they may look very plain, like a regular bowl of chicken soup.
Today I want to take you on a tour to a lesser-known part of Chinese cuisine by introducing one of the most popular food items for female beauty – Chinese Swiftlet’s Nest.

What is Chinese Swiftlet’s Nest

Chinese Swiftlet’s Nest, or yàn wō (燕窝), is is one of the most expensive foods in the world, with a price of up to $2000 per kilogram (according to Wikipedia). The nests are made of the hardened saliva of the male swiftlet, a type of swallow found in many coastal caves of Southeast Asia.

Sounds super weird right?

Well, the cooked nest is almost tasteless and has the texture of jelly. It is often served sweetened and has quite a refreshing taste. When I cooked the nest for the first time in my US home, my husband thought it was super weird. But once he tasted the sweet soup, he actually enjoyed it and drank it all.
The culinary and traditional Chinese medicinal (TCM) use of edible Swiftlet’s Nest dates hundreds of years back, as a highly nutritious therapeutic supplement and a delicacy in Chinese cuisine.
Due to the extremely high protein content (about 70%), namely collagen, Swiftlet’s Nest is prized by females for its ability to improve skin condition and release stress. So they will keep the last of their youth, as well as have a long and healthy life and a strong body. It has neutral energetic properties in TCM (not too cold or too warm), so it benefits people of all ages and is especially good for the lungs, kidneys, and stomach.
Moreover, eating Swiftlet’s Nest is regarded as a privilege in China. It’s a luxury like shark fin. In ancient times, only the emperor and nobles had access to it. So it’s a symbol of social status and wealth.
Lastly, the value of Swiftlet’s Nest is high due to its rarity. When people are in a business meeting in a restaurant (as is Chinese tradition), they order precious items such as Swiftlet’s Nest in order to display their sincerity. It is just like ordering an expensive bottle of wine in the Western world.

How to prepare and cook with Swiftlet’s Nest

Swiftlet’s Nest come in different colors, ranging from white to dark brown, depending on the grading and the type of bird. When you purchase Swiftlet’s Nest, always try to buy from reputable brands to make sure you’re getting a quality product.
Preparing Swiftlet’s Nest might look intimidating if you’ve never cooked with it before, since most products don’t usually come with instructions on the package. In reality it is extremely easy and requires just a few simple steps:
(1) Decide how much to serve.
Swiftlet’s Nest is preserved dry and it stays good for a month in the fridge once you open the package. It is important to decide how much you’re going to serve before preparing the nest, to ensure maximum freshness.
When you purchase Swiftlet’s Nest, the nest usually comes in pieces and the package tells you how many servings it contains. For example, the Swiftlet’s Nest I used said 1 ounce (28 grams) serves 4 people. It is a good serving size if you’re serving the nest restaurant style. If you’re using it for nutritional purposes and will consume it frequently (once or twice a week), you can serve smaller portions, about 1 ounce (28 grams) for 8 servings.
(2) Soak the Swiftlet’s Nest with cold water, for at least 6 hours or overnight.
This step is very important. Do NOT use warm or hot water to soak the nest because it might destroy the delicate texture. Once the nest is fully hydrated, it expands a few times larger and has a slightly tough gelatinous texture. Use your hands to tear it into smaller pieces along the threads. Try to do it without breaking the threads so the finished nest will have a better texture.
When you’re soaking the nest you might notice a fishy smell. Don’t worry about it. The fishiness will disappear once the nest is cooked.
(3) Cook the nest using a double boiler.
Although Swiftlet’s Nest can be served either sweet or savory, most people prefer to serve it sweet, as a dessert. To enjoy the Swiftlet’s Nest, you should use minimal seasoning, just enough to eliminate the fishiness from the nest without masking its flavor.
Using a double boiler will preserve the most nutrition and ensure the nest is fully cooked and tender, without turning it into mush and melting it into the soup.
My favorite method is to cook the nest with Asian pear. The pear will magically eliminate all the fishiness from the nest and impart a refreshing sweet aroma. To make the appearance fancier, I carved the pears into small bowls and cooked the nest with a bit of water and goji berries. If you want an easier version, simply chop the pears into small pieces and add them into a bowl with the nest.
There are many ways to cook the nest, such as with different types of fruits and Chinese red dates. Once cooked, the nest has a light gelatinous texture that is tender and transparent. Serve the nest cold with syrup and milk, with more fruits if desired.
In the recipe below I teach you two of my favorite ways of cooking Swiftlet’s Nest – Asian pear with rock sugar, and coconut milk with papaya.