Soft Meal Tutorials

Step-by-step video guides for preparing safe, nutritious, and delicious meals for people with swallowing difficulties.

Our 吞嚥易廚房 (SeniorDeli Kitchen) series shows you how to make IDDSI-compliant soft meals using everyday ingredients and our specialised products.

Red Bean Tangyuan Soft Dessert

IDDSI Level 4 — Pureed

Warm red bean sweet soup with soft tangyuan shaped using our food gellant. A festive dessert made safe for those who cannot chew.

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Party Thickened Drinks

IDDSI Level 2–4

Even beer and soda can be thickened safely. This tutorial shows how to prepare party beverages at different IDDSI levels using our clear thickener.

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Swallowing Gym — Jaw Resistance Exercise with Soft Ball

A physiotherapy-style exercise using a soft ball to strengthen jaw muscles for people with mild swallowing difficulties.

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No-Cook Soft Bok Choy Tutorial

IDDSI Level 5–6

Prepare tender bok choy without a stove using our food softener powder — ideal for care homes without full kitchen facilities.

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Soft Pork Rib Tutorial

IDDSI Level 4–5

Bone-free, flavour-preserved soft pork ribs using our food gellant. Maintains the original appearance of the rib shape.

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Lemon Barley Water Tutorial

IDDSI Level 1–3

Refreshing lemon barley water thickened to different IDDSI levels. A classic Hong Kong drink adapted for swallowing safety.

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Introduction to Mousse Soft Meals

IDDSI Level 4

Overview of how to create mousse-style meals that look like the original dish but are fully safe for those with dysphagia.

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How to Prepare Thickened Drinks in One Go

IDDSI Level 2–4

Batch preparation method for thickened drinks — saves time for caregivers managing multiple residents or family members.

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Food Softener Tutorial — Pan-Seared Chicken Breast

IDDSI Level 4–5

Transform pan-seared chicken breast into a tender, flavour-preserving soft meal using food softener powder. Suitable for those with chewing and swallowing difficulties. (Cantonese video)

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Food Gellant Tutorial — Carrot

IDDSI Level 4

Demonstrates how to use food gellant powder to shape carrots into their original appearance as a soft meal. (Cantonese video)

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Original-Appearance Soft Meal

IDDSI Level 4–5

Demonstrates the "original-appearance" soft meal technique — food that looks like the real dish but meets IDDSI soft meal standards throughout. (Cantonese video)

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Ready-to-Eat Mousse Soft Meal Heating Tutorial

IDDSI Level 4

Shows the correct method for heating ready-made mousse soft meal products while maintaining IDDSI-compliant texture. (Cantonese video)

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Clear Thickener Demo — Water Levels 1–4

IDDSI Level 1–4

Visual demonstration of SeniorDeli clear thickener achieving all four IDDSI consistency levels in water — helping caregivers choose the right thickness.

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Clear Thickener Demo — Milk Levels 1–4

IDDSI Level 1–4

Demonstrates the clear thickener achieving IDDSI Levels 1–4 in milk, including mixing method and texture verification.

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Clear Thickener — Drinks Thickening Effect

IDDSI Level 1–4

Shows the thickening effect of SeniorDeli clear thickener across a variety of drinks including tea and juice.

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Clear Thickener — Alcoholic Beverages

IDDSI Level 1–4

Demonstrates thickening alcoholic drinks like beer using SeniorDeli clear thickener — allowing elderly residents to enjoy celebrations safely.

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Clear Thickener Demo — Milk (Shaker Method)

IDDSI Level 2–4

Quick preparation of thickened milk using a shaker cup — practical for caregivers in care home or home settings.

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Clear Thickener Demo — Milk (Double-Stir Method)

IDDSI Level 2–4

Two-step stirring method for uniformly thickened milk — ideal when precise consistency control is needed.

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Clear Thickener Demo — Adding Thickener to Milk Powder

IDDSI Level 2–4

Shows how to add SeniorDeli clear thickener directly into milk powder — a simple, everyday method for caregivers.

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Clear Thickener Demo — IDDSI Level 3

IDDSI Level 3

Dedicated demonstration of achieving IDDSI Level 3 (honey consistency) using the SeniorDeli clear thickener, with testing and verification guidance.

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