Recipe Library
Recipes below are categorised by IDDSI level, sorted lowest to highest. Each includes ingredients, method, and fork pressure test results.
Century Egg and Lean Pork Congee | IDDSI Level 5 Care Food Recipe
Classic HK comfort congee with shredded pork at IDDSI L5 specs and gelatinous century egg. A beloved dish for elderly care and convalescence.
60minSoft Yee Sang — Chap Goh Meh Adapted | IDDSI Level 5 Recipe
An IDDSI Level 5 recipe. Symbolic 撈魚生 Yee Sang (Lo Hei) for the 15th day of CNY — adapted with soft ingredients, preserving the tossing ritual.
25minCheese Baked Egg | IDDSI Level 5 Recipe
A 20-minute IDDSI Level 5 recipe. Soft-baked egg with melted cheese — naturally minced and moist, protein-dense, easy to cut with a fork, suitable for moderate dysphagia.
20minChestnut and Sweet Potato Soup | IDDSI Level 5–6 Autumn Recipe
Cantonese autumn warming soup with chestnuts simmered until fork-mashable and sweet potato softened to IDDSI Level 5–6 — naturally sweet, easy to prepare.
15minCheung Fun Silky Rolls | IDDSI Level 5 Minced & Moist Recipe
A 25-minute IDDSI Level 5 recipe. Silky rice noodle rolls filled with minced pork, cut small and bathed in warm soy sauce — dim sum comfort, dysphagia safe.
25minCNY Nian Gao Soft-Fried (Adapted) | IDDSI Level 5 Recipe
A 20-minute IDDSI Level 5 recipe. Traditional Chinese New Year 年糕 pan-fried soft — adapted for safe texture while preserving festive meaning.
20minClaypot Tofu and Mushroom (Soft & Moist) | IDDSI Level 5 Recipe
A 30-minute IDDSI Level 5 recipe. Claypot-style silken tofu and mushroom adapted to soft, moist texture — warming and safe for dysphagia diets.
30minCottage Cheese and Fruit Mash | IDDSI Level 5 Recipe
IDDSI Level 5 recipe. Cottage cheese blended with soft ripe fruit puree, rich in calcium and protein. A refreshing snack or dessert supplement for dysphagia patients.
10minDiabetic Low-GI Pasta with Tomato & Vegetable Sauce | IDDSI Level 5
IDDSI Level 5 minced & moist diabetic recipe — low-GI pasta with slow-cooked tomato sauce, carefully portioned for blood-glucose management.
40minSilken Tofu Steamed Egg | IDDSI Level 5 Care Food Recipe
A 20-minute IDDSI Level 5 recipe. Silken tofu cubes set with steamed egg — soft, moist and shape-retaining, suitable for mild to moderate dysphagia.
20minDragon Boat Soft Rice Dumpling (Adapted) | IDDSI Level 5 Recipe
A 30-minute IDDSI Level 5 recipe. Traditional Dragon Boat Festival 粽子 zongzi adapted — soft sticky rice with pork and mushroom, safe Level 5 texture.
30minDragon Boat Festival Glutinous Rice Dumpling (IDDSI Adapted) | IDDSI Level 5 Recipe
A 45-minute IDDSI Level 5 recipe. Glutinous rice dumpling filling adapted for Dragon Boat Festival — soft, moist glutinous rice with pork and salted egg yolk, fork-tender throughout.
45minTomato and Egg Stir-fry | IDDSI Level 5 Care Food Recipe
A 15-minute IDDSI Level 5 recipe. Classic Cantonese tomato and egg dish adapted for dysphagia-friendly eating.
15minTomato Braised Fish (IDDSI Level 5 Minced & Moist) | IDDSI Level 5 Care Food Recipe
A 30-minute IDDSI Level 5 recipe. Tender fish pieces in a rich tomato sauce — high protein, bone-free, and moist enough for safe swallowing.
30minSteamed Sweet Potato and Taro Cake (IDDSI Level 5-6) | IDDSI Level 5-6 Care Food Recipe
A Cantonese dim sum-inspired sweet potato and taro steamed cake, cut to 1.5cm cubes for IDDSI Level 5-6. Festive, familiar, and safe for elderly patients with dysphagia.
75minFuzzy Melon and Pork Slice Soup | IDDSI Level 5-6 Care Food Recipe
Classic HK home soup using fuzzy melon with thinly sliced pork at IDDSI L5-6. Well-cooked fuzzy melon is naturally soft and ideal for elderly care.
40minModified Hakka Stuffed Tofu | IDDSI Level 5-6 Care Food Recipe
A 35-minute IDDSI Level 5-6 recipe. Classic Hakka flavour adapted for dysphagia care — steamed tofu with finely minced filling, kept moist with a savoury sauce.
35minMinced Shepherd's Pie | IDDSI Level 5 Minced & Moist Recipe
IDDSI Level 5 minced and moist recipe. Tender minced lamb with vegetables under smooth mashed potato — a comforting British classic adapted for dysphagia diets.
50minShredded Chicken Congee | IDDSI Level 5-6 Care Food Recipe
A classic Hong Kong shredded chicken congee adapted for care: silky congee base (Level 4) with tender shredded chicken (Level 5-6), ideal for post-illness recovery and elderly care.
45minSteamed Minced Pork Patty with Ginger | IDDSI Level 5 Care Food Recipe
A 35-minute IDDSI Level 5 recipe. Classic Hong Kong steamed pork patty with ginger — correct fat ratio keeps the patty moist, familiar flavour for elderly, adapted for dysphagia care.
35minGinger Steamed Fish Fillet | IDDSI Level 5 Care Food Recipe
An 18-minute IDDSI Level 5 recipe. Ginger steamed fish fillet — high protein, low fat, classic Cantonese flavour for dysphagia care.
18minPan-fried Silken Egg Tofu (IDDSI Level 5) | IDDSI Level 5 Care Food Recipe
Tube-style egg tofu (Japanese tofu) cut to 1.5cm pieces — naturally meets IDDSI Level 5 soft and bite-sized standard. Protein-rich, ready in 15 minutes.
15minLotus Seed and Lily Bulb Sweet Soup | IDDSI Level 5 Care Food Recipe
A classic Hong Kong health tong sui adapted for care: lotus seeds cooked to IDDSI Level 5 softness, with lily bulb, gentle TCM properties, and practical storage and reheating tips.
75minLotus Root and Pork Bone Soup | IDDSI Level 5 Recipe
Cantonese lotus root pork soup with lotus root sliced thin and simmered until fork-mashable — IDDSI Level 5 soft and bite-sized, clear savoury broth.
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