Easter Bird's Nest Dish

Ingredients and Weight:

• Bird's Nest (25g per person, 200g total for 8 people)
• Chicken Breast (500g)
• Fresh Mushrooms (200g)
• Baby Spinach (100g)
• Shallots (4, chopped)
• White Wine (1 cup)
• Chicken Stock (2 cups)
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Cooking Oil (2 tbsp)

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 30 minutes
• Cooking: 45 minutes
• Total: 75 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Soak the bird's nests in warm water for 15 minutes to expand.
2. Cube the chicken breast and season with salt and pepper.
3. In a large pot, heat the cooking oil and add the chopped shallots. Saute until fragrant.
4. Add the chicken cubes and cook until no longer raw.
5. Pour the white wine and chicken stock into the pot and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat and let the chicken simmer in the sauce.
7. Add the fresh mushrooms and continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
8. Stir in the baby spinach and let it cook for 2 minutes.
9. Drain the bird's nests and add them to the pot. Mix well and let the dish simmer for another 5 minutes.
10. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary.
11. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: Approx. 450 per serving (based on average values)
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Protein: 40g

Dish Characteristics:

• A unique dish that combines traditional Chinese bird's nest with Western cooking techniques.
• The combination of chicken, mushrooms, and spinach offers a rich and hearty flavor.
• Bird's nests are a symbol of peace and prosperity in Chinese culture, making this dish not only delicious but also auspicious.

User Comments:

1. "The bird's nests added a unique texture and flavor to this dish. It was delicious!"
2. "The combination of Western and Eastern ingredients made this dish stand out."
3. "This dish was a hit at my Easter gathering! Everyone loved it."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to purchase real bird's nests from a trusted source as fake ones may exist.
• Bird's nests are very expensive, so ensure you purchase the right amount for your budget and number of guests.
• Soaking the bird's nests in warm water helps to expand them and make them easier to cook with.