The Gentleman Scamp Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 I tried this once in Vietnam about 4 years ago and can't remember how it tasted but I do remember being unprepared for the jelly like, wretch inducing lumps at the bottom of the can. Why is it called 'birds nest?' It looks more like a fungi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BambinA Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Swallow's-nest - made from the saliva of swallows in their nests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Swallow's-nest - made from the saliva of swallows in their nests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BambinA Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Swallow's-nest - made from the saliva of swallows in their nests <{POST_SNAPBACK}> <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buadhai Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 The swifts (not swallows) build their nests high in caves and on cliffs using, yep, their saliva. You can see (or at least you used to be able to see) these nests at Koh Phi Phi. These days, demand outstrips supply so some unscrupulous manufacturers have found artificial substitutes for the real nests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gentleman Scamp Posted November 26, 2005 Author Share Posted November 26, 2005 Swallow's-nest - made from the saliva of swallows in their nests <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Jesus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZONE Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Swallow's-nest - made from the saliva of swallows in their nests <{POST_SNAPBACK}> <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Believe it or not it taste quite good. A bit expensive but quite good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chownah Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 Since Christmas and New Years is coming up maybe you should try turkey nest beverage or goose nest beverage!!! This would be an adventure even for Isaan people!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh101 Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 Swallow's-nest - made from the saliva of swallows in their nests Jesus! No..he said Swift's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteShiva Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 Swallow's-nest - made from the saliva of swallows in their nests <{POST_SNAPBACK}> <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Here is another one for you - silk is really insect vomit..... Takes some of the glamour out of it, doesn't it.......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chownah Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 Swallow's-nest - made from the saliva of swallows in their nests <{POST_SNAPBACK}> <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Here is another one for you - silk is really insect vomit..... Takes some of the glamour out of it, doesn't it.......? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Is a chicken's unfertilized egg actually menstrual discharge? Have a couple of them discharges fried for breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 Is a chicken's unfertilized egg actually menstrual discharge? Have a couple of them discharges fried for breakfast. Enough already. I can't put enough green faces on here to show what I think of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteShiva Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Swallow's-nest - made from the saliva of swallows in their nests <{POST_SNAPBACK}> <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Here is another one for you - silk is really insect vomit..... Takes some of the glamour out of it, doesn't it.......? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Is a chicken's unfertilized egg actually menstrual discharge? Have a couple of them discharges fried for breakfast. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I sort of think of them as abortions.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickerelastic Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Own up; Who Swallows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eun SOe Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Bird’s nest is the best of food for nourishing your health which is trusted by the Chinese for thousands years ago. In the past it’s believed that it’s the food for children, woman and old man who fall into decline but now it’s found that its quality has a benefit for all. Type of Bird’s Nest 1. Red bird’s nest This is the most expensive of any type of bird’s nest. It’s believed that its color come from bird’s blood which is spitted out for make its nest but actually that red color come from the environment of island where birds make their nest. 2. White bird’s nest or Island bird’s nest Good white bird’s nest should have a light yellow color which is called “golden silk bird’s nest”, clean and thick. This type is the most popular in Thailand. 3. Black bird’s nest This is unpurified bird’s nest, it has bird’s hair contaminate in bird’s nest too much. Its quality and price are lower than both types above. 4. Home bird’s nest This is bird’s nest of swallows which make their nest along the eaves of home. It has white color, small and thin. The price is cheaper than natural bird’s nest. More information about Quality of Bird's Nest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylar Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I think the one you're talking about is the one in the gold can. It's called "Economical Bird's Nest with White Fungus". birds_nest.bmp Not to be confused with salangine's nest - which is the nest of a swift. salangines_nest.bmp Why anyone would want to liquify bird's nest is beyond me, but my bf's family loves it, being Viet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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