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IDDSI 4 · Puréed Miso Salmon Purée Japanese · 25 min Blendable salmon, silken tofu & dashi — top-tier protein. 26.9g protein286 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 6 · Soft Silken Tofu & Sesame Bowl Korean · 15 min Soft, bite-sized tofu in a nutty sesame sauce. 14.2g protein221 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Creamy Red Dal Purée Indian · 30 min Smooth lentils, warming spice, fully liquidised. 16.4g protein305 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 1 · Liquid Mango Lassi Protein Smoothie Indian · 5 min Slightly-thick, sippable, easy on a fresh incision. 44.4g protein383 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Silky Butternut Squash Soup Western · 20 min Mildly-thick, strained smooth — no bits. 6g protein210 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 5 · Soft Congee with Soft Egg Chinese · 40 min Minced & moist rice porridge, gently soothing. 14g protein320 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 3 · Puréed Avocado Chocolate Mousse Western · 10 min Moderately-thick treat, blended to spoonable. 5g protein260 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 6 · Soft Ricotta Polenta Italian · 25 min Soft, forkable polenta folded with ricotta. 13.2g protein385 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 0 · Liquid Pho Broth Sipper Vietnamese · 15 min Thin, collagen-rich broth for early recovery. 10g protein120 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Smooth Hummus Bowl Middle Eastern · 12 min Silky chickpea purée loosened for an easy spoon. 9g protein230 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 5 · Soft Chawanmushi Egg Custard Japanese · 30 min Delicate steamed savory custard that melts in the mouth. 10g protein117 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Sweet Potato Coconut Purée Thai · 25 min Velvety sweet potato with warming coconut. 5g protein220 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 1 · Liquid Banana Peanut Protein Shake Western · 5 min Creamy, calorie-dense and sippable. 24g protein320 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 6 · Soft Silky Scrambled Eggs French · 10 min Low and slow eggs, soft and forkable. 14g protein200 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Blended Minestrone Italian · 30 min A garden of vegetables, blended silky. 8g protein190 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 6 · Soft Mashed Avocado & Ricotta Western · 8 min Rich, creamy and no cooking required. 10g protein240 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Carrot Ginger Bisque French · 25 min Bright, warming and strained smooth. 4g protein150 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 1 · Liquid Silken Tofu Miso Soup Japanese · 12 min Comforting broth blended silky with tofu. 11g protein130 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Creamy Polenta Porridge Italian · 20 min Soft, smooth cornmeal porridge. 8g protein260 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Spiced Lentil & Spinach Purée Indian · 30 min Iron-rich lentils and greens, fully blended. 15g protein280 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 5 · Soft Chicken Congee Chinese · 45 min Slow-cooked rice porridge with tender chicken. 20.3g protein293 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Greek Yogurt & Honey Whip Mediterranean · 5 min Cool, high-protein and soothing. 22g protein252 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 6 · Soft Butter Bean Mash Mediterranean · 15 min Buttery, soft and mashable. 11g protein250 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 3 · Puréed Mango Coconut Chia Pudding Thai · 10 min + chill Make-ahead, spoonable and tropical. 7g protein240 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 0 · Liquid Rich Beef Bone Broth Korean · 20 min Collagen-rich, clear and restorative. 12g protein90 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 1 · Liquid Strawberry Banana Smoothie Western · 5 min Classic, fruity and easy to sip. 12g protein220 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 1 · Liquid Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake Western · 5 min Rich, calorie-dense recovery fuel. 22g protein340 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 1 · Liquid Green Spinach Apple Smoothie Western · 5 min Light, fresh and nutrient-dense. 10g protein190 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 1 · Liquid Tropical Papaya Smoothie Thai · 5 min Soothing tropical fruit blend. 9g protein200 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Blueberry Oat Smoothie Western · 5 min Filling oats blended silky. 12g protein250 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 1 · Liquid Coffee Protein Frappe Western · 5 min A gentle iced pick-me-up. 20g protein210 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Tomato Basil Soup Italian · 25 min Comforting and strained smooth. 6g protein170 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Creamy Mushroom Soup French · 25 min Earthy and velvety. 7g protein200 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Sweet Corn Velouté French · 20 min Sweet, silky and golden. 6g protein190 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Cauliflower Cheese Soup Western · 25 min Rich, cheesy and smooth. 10g protein230 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Pea & Mint Soup French · 15 min Fresh, green and quick. 8g protein160 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Leek & Potato Soup French · 30 min Classic, silky and mild. 6g protein200 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 0 · Liquid Miso Tofu Broth Japanese · 10 min A clear, warming daily sip. 8g protein90 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 0 · Liquid Ramen Bone Broth Sip Japanese · 20 min Deep, savory clear broth. 11g protein110 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 0 · Liquid Coconut Chicken Broth Thai · 20 min Fragrant tom-kha-style sipping broth. 10g protein120 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Sweet Red Bean Congee Chinese · 40 min Lightly sweet, smooth and cosy. 8.5g protein239 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Smooth Refried Bean Purée Mexican · 15 min Savory, protein-rich and smooth. 9.1g protein267 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 3 · Puréed Smooth Guacamole Mexican · 8 min Creamy avocado, blended silky. 4g protein220 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Spiced Pumpkin Purée Western · 25 min Warm autumn spice, fully smooth. 5g protein200 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Beetroot & Yogurt Purée Middle Eastern · 15 min Vivid, earthy-sweet and creamy. 8g protein180 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Smooth Baba Ganoush Middle Eastern · 25 min Smoky aubergine, blended silky. 6g protein190 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 3 · Puréed Apple Cinnamon Sauce Western · 20 min Naturally sweet and soothing. 1g protein130 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 3 · Puréed Pear & Ricotta Purée Italian · 10 min Silky fruit and soft cheese. 8g protein200 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 3 · Puréed Silky Chocolate Pudding Western · 10 min A smooth, spoonable treat. 6g protein240 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 3 · Puréed Silken Tofu Chocolate Mousse Japanese · 10 min High-protein, dairy-free and silky. 10g protein220 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 5 · Soft Soft Oatmeal Porridge Western · 10 min Warm, soft and filling. 8g protein250 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 6 · Soft Mashed Potato & Gravy Western · 25 min Fluffy mash, soft and forkable. 6g protein280 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 6 · Soft Soft Salmon Rillettes French · 15 min Rich, flaked salmon in soft cream. 18g protein270 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 6 · Soft Cottage Cheese & Peach Western · 5 min Quick, high-protein and soft. 18g protein231 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 5 · Soft Soft Egg Tofu Korean · 15 min Delicate steamed egg tofu, minced soft. 13g protein180 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 5 · Soft Dal with Soft Rice Indian · 30 min Soft rice folded through creamy dal. 14.4g protein240 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 6 · Soft Ricotta & Berry Bowl Italian · 5 min Creamy ricotta with soft mashed berries. 12g protein210 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 5 · Soft Korean Soft Rice Porridge Korean · 35 min Comforting Korean juk, minced soft and moist. 12g protein300 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 6 · Soft Mapo Tofu (Mild, Soft) Chinese · 20 min Silky soft tofu in a mild, savory sauce. 18g protein280 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 5 · Soft Sundubu Jjigae (Mild Soft Tofu Stew) Korean · 20 min 순두부찌개 — silky uncurdled tofu in a warm, gentle broth. 16g protein240 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Sinh Tố Bơ (Avocado Smoothie) Vietnamese · 5 min Sinh tố bơ — rich, creamy Vietnamese avocado smoothie. 7g protein320 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Kem Bơ (Avocado Ice Cream) Vietnamese · 10 min + freeze Kem bơ — silky Vietnamese avocado ice cream, spoonable and smooth. 6g protein340 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Patjuk (Red Bean Porridge) Korean · 50 min 팥죽 — smooth, warming Korean red bean porridge. 10g protein290 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Cháo (Rice Congee) Vietnamese · 45 min Cháo — Vietnam’s classic soothing rice porridge, blended smooth. 13g protein209 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Chè Đậu Xanh (Mung Bean Sweet Soup) Vietnamese · 35 min Chè đậu xanh — sweet mung bean pudding, blended silky. 9g protein270 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 0 · Liquid Sữa Đậu Nành (Soy Milk) Vietnamese · 20 min Sữa đậu nành — fresh, lightly sweet Vietnamese soy milk. 8g protein140 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Súp Bí Đỏ (Pumpkin Soup) Vietnamese · 25 min Súp bí đỏ — silky Vietnamese pumpkin soup, strained smooth. 6g protein190 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Tàu Hũ Nước Đường (Tofu Pudding) Vietnamese · 10 min Tàu hũ — silky soft tofu pudding in a light ginger syrup. 9g protein180 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Sinh Tố Mãng Cầu (Soursop Smoothie) Vietnamese · 5 min Sinh tố mãng cầu — creamy soursop fruit smoothie. 5g protein210 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Hobakjuk (Pumpkin Porridge) Korean · 40 min 호박죽 — smooth, naturally sweet Korean pumpkin porridge. 5g protein250 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Dakjuk (Chicken Porridge) Korean · 50 min 닭죽 — nourishing Korean chicken rice porridge, blended smooth. 16.9g protein242 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 5 · Soft Gyeranjjim (Steamed Egg) Korean · 15 min 계란찜 — cloud-soft Korean steamed egg custard. 12g protein150 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Miyeokguk (Seaweed Soup) Korean · 25 min 미역국 — mineral-rich Korean seaweed soup, blended smooth. 8g protein160 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Misugaru (Multigrain Shake) Korean · 5 min 미숫가루 — roasted multigrain powder blended into a smooth shake. 10g protein220 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 1 · Liquid Sikhye (Sweet Rice Drink) Korean · 10 min (strained) 식혜 — cool, gently sweet Korean malted rice drink. 2g protein150 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Okayu (Rice Porridge) Japanese · 40 min お粥 — Japan’s gentle, comforting rice porridge, blended smooth. 6g protein230 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 5 · Soft Tamagodofu (Egg Tofu) Japanese · 25 min 玉子豆腐 — silky chilled egg tofu in a light dashi. 10g protein140 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Goma-dofu (Sesame Tofu) Japanese · 20 min 胡麻豆腐 — nutty, silky sesame tofu, smooth and spoonable. 6g protein190 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Purin (Custard Pudding) Japanese · 35 min プリン — soft Japanese custard pudding, silky and smooth. 7g protein210 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Kabocha Purée Japanese · 25 min かぼちゃ — smooth simmered kabocha squash in dashi. 4g protein190 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 5 · Soft Zhengshuidan (Steamed Water Egg) Chinese · 15 min 蒸水蛋 — mirror-smooth Chinese steamed egg custard. 11g protein140 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Douhua (Tofu Pudding) Chinese · 10 min 豆花 — silky soft tofu pudding in a light sweet ginger syrup. 9g protein170 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 3 · Puréed Zhima Hu (Black Sesame Soup) Chinese · 15 min 芝麻糊 — warm, nutty black sesame sweet soup, silky smooth. 6g protein250 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Danhua Tang (Egg Drop Soup) Chinese · 12 min 蛋花汤 — soothing egg drop soup, blended smooth. 8g protein120 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 3 · Liquid Hetao Lu (Walnut Soup) Chinese · 20 min 核桃露 — creamy, nourishing sweet walnut soup, blended silky. 6g protein260 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Atole Mexican · 15 min Warm, smooth Mexican masa & cinnamon drink. 5g protein210 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Arroz con Leche Mexican · 40 min Smooth Latin rice pudding with cinnamon. 6g protein260 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Lugaw (Rice Porridge) Filipino · 40 min Filipino comfort rice porridge with ginger, blended smooth. 13.3g protein212 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Taho (Silken Tofu Dessert) Filipino · 10 min Filipino silken tofu in smooth brown-sugar syrup. 9g protein190 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Gazpacho (Smooth) Spanish · 15 min Chilled Spanish tomato soup, blended silky and strained. 3g protein140 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Avgolemono (Lemon Egg Soup) Greek · 20 min Silky Greek lemon, egg & rice soup, blended smooth. 9g protein170 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Sütlaç (Rice Pudding) Turkish · 40 min Creamy Turkish baked rice pudding, blended smooth. 7g protein250 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 3 · Puréed Mingau de Maizena (Cornstarch Porridge) Brazilian · 12 min Brazilian smooth cornstarch milk porridge. 6g protein220 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 3 · Puréed Manna Kasha (Semolina Porridge) Russian · 12 min Smooth Russian semolina milk porridge. 8g protein230 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Cornmeal Porridge Caribbean · 20 min Creamy Caribbean spiced cornmeal porridge. 7g protein260 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Bubur Sumsum Indonesian · 20 min Indonesian rice-flour porridge in coconut milk with palm sugar. 3g protein220 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Bubur Kacang Hijau Malaysian · 35 min Malaysian sweet mung bean porridge in coconut milk. 8g protein260 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Bobor (Rice Porridge) Cambodian · 40 min Cambodian soothing rice porridge, blended smooth. 11g protein194 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Kola Kanda Sri Lankan · 25 min Sri Lankan herbal rice & coconut gruel, blended smooth. 5g protein170 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Kheer (Rice Pudding) Pakistani · 45 min Fragrant South Asian rice pudding with cardamom, blended smooth. 7g protein270 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Ferni Iranian · 20 min Persian rice-flour pudding scented with rose water. 5g protein220 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Malabi (Milk Pudding) Israeli · 15 min + chill Silky Middle Eastern milk pudding with rose syrup. 5g protein210 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Mahalabia Egyptian · 15 min + chill Egyptian milk pudding with orange-blossom, silky smooth. 5g protein200 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 3 · Liquid Harira (Blended) Moroccan · 40 min Moroccan tomato, lentil & chickpea soup, blended smooth. 12g protein240 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Genfo Ethiopian · 20 min Ethiopian barley porridge, smooth and warming. 6g protein250 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 3 · Liquid Uji (Millet Porridge) Kenyan · 15 min East African fermented millet porridge, smooth and sippable. 5g protein190 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Ogi (Pap) Nigerian · 15 min West African fermented corn pudding, silky smooth. 4g protein200 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Maltabella South African · 15 min South African smooth sorghum porridge. 6g protein230 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 6 · Soft Champ (Potato Mash) Irish · 25 min Irish creamy mashed potato with soft spring onion. 6g protein270 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 3 · Liquid Cullen Skink (Blended) Scottish · 30 min Scottish smoked fish & potato soup, blended silky. 34.1g protein367 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Vla (Custard) Dutch · 12 min Dutch pourable vanilla custard, smooth and cool. 6g protein190 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Risgrynsgröt Swedish · 40 min Swedish creamy rice porridge with cinnamon, blended smooth. 6g protein250 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Rømmegrøt Norwegian · 25 min Norwegian sour-cream porridge, rich and smooth. 6g protein300 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Øllebrød Danish · 25 min Danish soft rye-bread porridge, smooth and comforting. 5g protein220 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Kisiel Polish · 15 min Polish smooth fruit starch drink, lightly thick. 1g protein150 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 3 · Puréed Mazamorra Morada Peruvian · 30 min Peruvian purple corn pudding, smooth and fruity. 2g protein210 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Colada de Avena Colombian · 15 min Colombian smooth oat & cinnamon drink. 5g protein190 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Api Morado Bolivian · 20 min Bolivian warm purple corn drink with cinnamon. 2g protein170 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Natilla Cuban · 20 min Cuban soft cinnamon custard, silky and spoonable. 6g protein230 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 4 · Puréed Edamame & Silken Tofu Purée Japanese · 15 min Bright green, fully smooth, and the highest-protein purée on the site. 21.5g protein285 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 3 · Puréed Red Lentil & Yogurt Soup Middle Eastern · 30 min Warming, savoury and over 20g of protein a bowl. 23.9g protein319 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Greek Yogurt & Peach Sipper Western · 5 min A drinkable 25g of protein for days when nothing appeals. 25g protein221 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 6 · Soft Soft Scrambled Egg with Cottage Cheese French · 10 min Low and slow eggs folded with cottage cheese — 26g of protein. 29g protein343 kcal ▶ 📍

IDDSI 2 · Liquid Edamame Protein Sipper Japanese · 10 min Savoury rather than sweet, for when another fruit smoothie is unbearable. 26.5g protein269 kcal ▶ 📍

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Medical disclaimer. Jaw Surgery Diet is patient education, not medical advice, and it does not create a doctor–patient relationship. Texture stages here follow the IDDSI framework, but the right stage for you is the one your own surgeon, speech-language pathologist or dietitian has set. If you are unsure whether a texture is safe for you — or if you cough, choke or feel food catching when you swallow — stop and contact your care team.