I remember seeing this on menus in Chinese restaurants when I was younger. My mom told me it was made from actual bird nests, so I naturally stayed away.
I was just thinking about it today, and it occurred to me: This can't really be made out of bird nests, right? I mean, come on! Bird nests?? Where would they get them all? Do people in China climb trees looking for abandoned nests for soup? How are they able to find so many that they can export them all the way to Chinese restaurants in small towns in Indiana? Impossible. Bird's nest soup is probably just a soup made with a "nest" of egg noodles or something, and my mom was simply pulling my leg.
Let's ask Wikipedia!
Wrong. Bird's nest soup IS made from actual bird nests. But they're apparently found in caves, not trees. The nests are made of saliva, which provides an additional element of disgust. They're also extremely expensive, which may have been the main reason my mom discouraged me from ordering it years ago.
Read all about it:Bird's nest soup
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