Recipe Library
Recipes below are categorised by IDDSI level, sorted lowest to highest. Each includes ingredients, method, and fork pressure test results.
Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Mash | IDDSI Level 4 Recipe
A 25-minute IDDSI Level 4 recipe. Steamed sweet potato and Japanese pumpkin mashed together to a smooth, warm, golden puree — naturally sweet, beta-carotene rich, vegetarian Level 4 soft food.
25minCoconut Sweet Potato Puree | IDDSI Level 4 Recipe
Steamed sweet potato blended with coconut milk to a smooth, lump-free puree — IDDSI Level 4 compliant, naturally sweet, ideal for dysphagia diets.
15minTeochew Fish Ball Puree | IDDSI Level 4 Pureed Recipe
A 20-minute IDDSI Level 4 recipe. Familiar Teochew fish balls blended smooth with fish broth — high protein, umami-rich, and safe for dysphagia care.
20minTofu & Broccoli Puree | IDDSI Level 4 Recipe
A 20-minute IDDSI Level 4 recipe. Steamed broccoli and silken tofu blended to a vivid green, smooth puree — high in folate, vitamin C and plant protein, vegetarian Level 4 soft food.
20minTofu Pudding with Ginger Syrup | IDDSI Level 4 Dessert Recipe
Silken tofu pudding in warm ginger syrup — naturally IDDSI Level 4, no processing needed. A stomach-warming Hong Kong classic for people with dysphagia.
30minPumpkin Tofu Puree | IDDSI Level 4 High-Protein Dairy-Free Recipe
IDDSI Level 4 high-protein dairy-free pumpkin and silken tofu puree. Rich in plant protein and beta-carotene, smooth and golden, suitable for dysphagia patients avoiding dairy.
25minVegan Red Lentil Dal Purée | IDDSI Level 4 Recipe
IDDSI Level 4 vegan red lentil dal purée — spiced and blended smooth with coconut milk for a plant-based, protein-rich dysphagia-safe meal.
35minWest Lake Minced Beef Soup | IDDSI Level 4 Care Food Recipe
Classic Cantonese thick soup with minced beef in a silky starchy egg-drop base. Naturally reaches IDDSI Level 4 with correct cornstarch ratio.
25minWhite Fungus and Papaya Sweet Soup | IDDSI Level 4 Recipe
Cantonese white fungus papaya sweet soup adapted to IDDSI Level 4: papaya fully cooked and blended smooth, particle-free — nourishing dessert for dysphagia diets.
15minWinter Melon and Dried Shrimp Puree (IDDSI Level 4) | IDDSI Level 4 Care Food Recipe
Winter melon blended with dried shrimp into a silky umami puree — naturally reaches IDDSI Level 4, ideal for elderly patients with dysphagia.
40minWinter Melon and Dried Shrimp Soup Puree | IDDSI Level 4 Recipe
A 25-minute IDDSI Level 4 recipe. A classic Hong Kong summer soup adapted for dysphagia care — winter melon blended silky smooth with intense dried shrimp umami. Sieved to remove all hard particles.
25minWinter Solstice Tang Yuan (Adapted) | IDDSI Level 4 Recipe
A 30-minute IDDSI Level 4 recipe. Traditional 冬至湯圓 winter solstice glutinous rice balls adapted — sweet filling pureed, dough modified for safe texture.
30minWinter Solstice Tangyuan Filling Puree | IDDSI Level 4 Recipe
A 25-minute IDDSI Level 4 recipe. Winter Solstice tangyuan filling — sesame paste and peanut — pureed to a smooth, flowing consistency with warm sweet broth for safe Winter Solstice celebration.
25minBanana Oat Porridge | IDDSI Level 4 Care Food Recipe
A 10-minute IDDSI Level 4 recipe. Banana with oats — no-cook, naturally sweet, ideal for breakfast. Quick and easy care food.
10minSteamed Pumpkin Egg Custard | IDDSI Level 4 Care Food Recipe
Silky steamed egg custard blended with pumpkin puree — naturally sweet, vibrant orange, and rich in protein and vitamin A. A gentle, visually appealing dish for elderly with texture needs.
30minSteamed Egg with Silken Tofu | IDDSI Level 4 Care Food Recipe
A 10-minute IDDSI Level 4 recipe. Egg with silken tofu — smooth, protein-rich, suitable for elderly with dysphagia.
10minSteamed Egg Custard with Steamed Fish | IDDSI Level 4 Care Food Recipe
A 25-minute IDDSI Level 4 recipe. Silky steamed egg custard topped with flaked steamed fish — high protein, low fat, and smooth for easy swallowing.
25minBlack Sesame Porridge | IDDSI Level 4 Care Food Recipe
A 20-minute IDDSI Level 4 recipe. Black sesame porridge — rich in calcium and iron, smooth and fragrant, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
20minMinced Pork Congee | IDDSI Level 4 Care Food Recipe
A 35-minute IDDSI Level 4 recipe. Minced pork cooked into a silky smooth congee base — a Hong Kong staple, adapted for dysphagia care.
35minAlmond Tofu Soft Dessert | IDDSI Level 5 Dairy-Free Cantonese Dessert
Traditional HK almond tofu adapted to IDDSI Level 5 — a dairy-free almond milk dessert with a soft, yielding texture that holds its shape gently. Classic Cantonese tong sui adapted.
25minBraised Beef Tendon | IDDSI Level 5 Recipe
A 3-hour IDDSI Level 5 recipe. Beef tendon slow-braised until gelatinous and fork-tender — minced texture, rich collagen, excellent for dysphagia diets and joint health.
180minSteamed Chicken with Shiitake Mushroom | IDDSI Level 5-6 Care Food Recipe
A 45-minute IDDSI Level 5-6 recipe. Classic Hong Kong steamed chicken with shiitake — chicken thigh stays moist, mushrooms softened to correct texture, adapted for dysphagia care.
45minBitter Melon with Minced Beef (IDDSI Level 5) | IDDSI Level 5 Care Food Recipe
Bitter melon finely diced with minced beef in black bean sauce — moist and tender, reaches IDDSI Level 5 minced and moist for mild to moderate dysphagia.
30minBraised Pork Shin (Lo Shui) | IDDSI Level 5 Recipe
A 3-hour IDDSI Level 5 recipe. Cantonese lo shui braised pork shin — collagen-rich, fork-tender after long slow braising, cut bite-size for safe dysphagia eating.
180min