Recipe Library
Recipes below are categorised by IDDSI level, sorted lowest to highest. Each includes ingredients, method, and fork pressure test results.
Minced Prawn Steamed Egg | IDDSI Level 4 Recipe
A 30-minute IDDSI Level 4 recipe. Silky steamed egg custard enriched with finely minced prawn — smooth puree texture, high protein, no lumps, safe for moderate dysphagia.
30minPrawn and Tofu Soup | IDDSI Level 4 Pureed Recipe
A 30-minute IDDSI Level 4 recipe. HK prawn and tofu soup blended to a smooth, uniform puree — flows slowly off a spoon, ideal for dysphagia diets.
30minPumpkin and Mung Bean Soup | IDDSI Level 4–5 Autumn Recipe
Smooth Cantonese pumpkin and mung bean soup blended to IDDSI Level 4 — seasonal autumn transition soup, naturally sweet, cooling and warming in balance.
15minPumpkin Purée | IDDSI Level 4 Recipe
A 20-minute IDDSI Level 4 recipe. Simple steamed pumpkin purée — naturally sweet, rich in beta-carotene, smooth and cohesive for dysphagia diets.
20minRed Bean Tang Yuan Paste | IDDSI Level 4 Recipe
A 45-minute IDDSI Level 4 recipe. Blended smooth red bean tang yuan paste — winter solstice tradition adapted for dysphagia, sweet, warming, antioxidant-rich.
45minRenal Low-Potassium Vegetable Purée | IDDSI Level 4 Recipe
IDDSI Level 4 renal diet purée — low-potassium leached vegetables blended smooth, suitable for chronic kidney disease and dialysis dysphagia diets.
45minSalmon Miso Puree | IDDSI Level 4 Recipe
IDDSI Level 4 recipe. Steamed salmon blended with miso and silken tofu into a smooth puree — omega-3 rich, high protein, dysphagia-safe with no blending lumps.
20minSesame Paste | IDDSI Level 4 Dairy-Free Calcium-Rich Traditional HK Dessert
Traditional HK black sesame paste (芝麻糊) adapted to IDDSI Level 4 — dairy-free, high in calcium, smooth and warming. A classic tong sui dessert made safe and nourishing for dysphagia patients.
30minBlack Sesame Paste with Mini Rice Balls | IDDSI Level 4 Dessert Recipe
Rich black sesame paste with soft mini glutinous rice balls — IDDSI Level 4, high in calcium and iron. A beloved Hong Kong tong sui classic adapted for dysphagia care.
30minShrimp Steamed Egg Custard | IDDSI Level 4 Recipe
A 25-minute IDDSI Level 4 recipe. Silky steamed egg custard with small shrimp pieces — naturally soft-set, protein-rich, a special-occasion upgrade on classic chawanmushi for dysphagia diets.
25minSilken Tofu with Ginger Syrup | IDDSI Level 4 Dessert Recipe
A naturally IDDSI Level 4 Cantonese dessert. Silken tofu flower with warm ginger syrup — smooth, gentle, zero cooking required.
10minSilken Tofu Savory Congee | IDDSI Level 4 High-Protein Dairy-Free Congee
High-protein IDDSI Level 4 savory congee with silken tofu — dairy-free, smooth, gently seasoned. Silken tofu dissolves into the congee for extra protein without altering texture.
35minSnow Fungus and Lotus Seed Sweet Soup | IDDSI Level 4-5 Care Food Recipe
Traditional Cantonese tong sui with snow fungus and lotus seeds. Correctly softened snow fungus reaches IDDSI L5; blended version reaches L4.
90minEgg Tofu Custard | IDDSI Level 4 Recipe
IDDSI Level 4 vegetarian recipe. Steamed egg and silken tofu custard — dual protein from egg and soya, ultra-smooth texture, suitable for vegetarian dysphagia diets.
25minSteamed Fish Cake | IDDSI Level 4 Recipe
A 30-minute IDDSI Level 4 recipe. Smooth, high-protein steamed fish cake made from minced fish — rich in omega-3, silky texture, falls apart with light pressure, ideal for dysphagia diets.
30minSoy Milk Congee | IDDSI Level 4 Dairy-Free High-Protein Congee
Protein-rich IDDSI Level 4 dairy-free congee made with unsweetened soy milk. Smooth, warming, with a clean mild flavour — a nourishing breakfast or meal base for dysphagia patients.
35minSpinach Tofu Puree | IDDSI Level 4 Recipe
A 20-minute IDDSI Level 4 recipe. Vivid green spinach and silken tofu blended to a smooth, lump-free puree — iron-rich, calcium-rich vegetarian soft food for dysphagia diets.
20minHoney Steamed Egg Custard | IDDSI Level 4 Dessert Recipe
Silky steamed egg custard with honey — naturally IDDSI Level 4, high protein, gentle and nourishing. A simple, dignified dessert for elderly residents with dysphagia.
30minSteamed Fish and Tofu Cake | IDDSI Level 4 Recipe
IDDSI Level 4 recipe. Blended fresh fish fillet and silken tofu steamed into a smooth cake, rich in quality protein and calcium. Ideal daily protein source for dysphagia patients.
30minSteamed Pear with Honey and Ginger | IDDSI Level 4–5 Autumn Recipe
Classic Cantonese steamed pear blended with honey and ginger to IDDSI Level 4–5 — cough-soothing and lung-moistening for dry autumn weather, naturally sweet.
15minSteamed Zucchini & Egg | IDDSI Level 4 Recipe
A 20-minute IDDSI Level 4 recipe. Steamed zucchini pureed with egg — a light, smooth vegetable-egg custard suitable for IDDSI Level 4, vegetarian and low-calorie.
20minCream of Corn Soup (Enriched) | IDDSI Level 4 Care Food Recipe
Hong Kong cha chaan teng cream of corn soup adapted to IDDSI Level 4. Smooth and naturally sweet, fortifiable with cream or milk powder for extra energy.
35minSweet Potato Ginger Soup | IDDSI Level 4–5 Dessert Recipe
Hong Kong street classic: sweet potato blended smooth with fresh ginger and yellow sugar — IDDSI Level 4–5, naturally sweet, warming and energy-rich for dysphagia care.
30minSweet Potato Peanut Soup | IDDSI Level 4 Recipe
IDDSI Level 4 HK-style vegetarian recipe. Sweet potato and peanuts slow-cooked then pureed to a rich, naturally sweet paste — a dysphagia-safe take on a classic Cantonese soup.
60min