Specialized cooking pots are understood as kitchen appliances designed to simmer Edible Bird’s Nests using specific techniques and technologies, available in various designs and materials. The advantages of these intelligent simmering pots lie in their ability to control temperature and cooking time.

However, there is currently no formal research or evidence-based information that mandates the use of specialized pots for simmering Edible Bird’s Nests 100%. All recommendations are aimed at encouraging their use to maximize the nutritional value of simmered nests.

All methods of simmering Edible Bird’s Nests are based on the common principle of ❝water simmering❞. Therefore, if you need to simmer nests at home, YEN NGOC encourages you to use simple utensils that meet two criteria: made of glass or porcelain materials and equipped with a heat-resistant lid. It is strongly advised not to use plastic utensils, including plastic lids, as they may leach toxins from the plastic into the Edible Bird’s Nests.

Here are some utensils that can be used for simmering Edible Bird’s Nests:

✿ Heat-resistant porcelain cups with lids
✿ High-sided porcelain bowls or dishes
✿ Small heat-resistant glass jars or bottles with lids