129. Bird’s Nest with Bean Sprouts

• 2 oz. dry bird’s nest
• 1½ lb. bean sprouts
• 1½ pints

Soften and prepare the bird’s nest as directed. Pick over the bean sprouts, discarding root and bean, and saving only the stems. Blanch them for 1 minute in boiling water, then drain them and rinse them with cold water.

Bring stock to the boil with soy sauce, MSG and salt. Add the stems and the nest, and simmer for 30 minutes. Dissolve cornflour i