Narrator: Bird nest soup. It's a gelatinous mixture ... from curing cancer to helping children grow taller. And the main ingredient? The partially dissolved nest of a swiftlet, a small bird ...

with a smooth texture and subtle flavor that is complemented by ingredients like ginger, scallions, and sometimes seafood. Despite its high price, bird's nest soup remains a highly sought-after ...

In the Philippines, collecting the main ingredient for bird's nest soup, swiftlet nests, is one of the most dangerous jobs in Asia. More from Risky Business In the Philippines, collecting the main ...

Narrator: Bird nest soup. It's a gelatinous mixture ... from curing cancer to helping children grow taller. And the main ingredient? The partially dissolved nest of a swiftlet, a small bird ...

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The nests are the main ingredient in bird’s nest soup, considered a delicacy in China and other Asian countries. But removing, owning or exporting birds is outlawed under Sri Lanka’s strict ...

From curious locals to international travellers and influencers, everyone who visits Krabi these days seems to want to make a ...

Since the 1500s, Chinese aristocrats demanded bird's nest soup for its purported medicinal benefits. Still popular today, bird's nest soup is found throughout Southeast Asia and can cost you up to ...