Soak the bird's nest for about 30 minutes until it softens and expands. Do not soak for too long or it will lose nutrients. Remove any feathers and clean thoroughly. For 5 jars, 1 large nest is enough as it expands a lot. If using smaller nests, use 2.

Soak the goji berries, red dates, and dried longan for 10-15 minutes until they soften. This helps them cook faster. If you prefer to cut and pit the red dates, you can skip soaking. Rinse everything well and set aside. Rinse the cordyceps and set aside for steaming. Chia seeds can be soaked for 5 minutes if you like, or just add them directly to the jars at the end.

To make the ingredients tender before adding the bird's nest (so the nest doesn't overcook), place a pot on the stove and add the water. Peel and lightly crush the ginger, then add it to the pot to help remove any fishy smell from the bird's nest and add fragrance. When the water boils, add the red dates and dried longan. After about 5 minutes, add the goji berries and rock sugar. Let it boil until the sugar dissolves. Taste and adjust sweetness, then turn off the heat.

Evenly distribute the cooked ingredients and broth into the jars, then cover with lids.

If making this for someone who is ill or for children, you can steam a bit longer so it's softer and easier to drink without chewing. Here is my finished result. Thank you for reading my recipe! Please let me know if you have any suggestions.

I'm happy to share that I successfully made steamed bird's nest!