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Manna Kasha (Semolina Porridge)

Smooth Russian semolina milk porridge.

Manna Kasha (Semolina Porridge) — puréed texture, IDDSI Level 3
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Jaw Surgery Diet
Texture graded against the IDDSI framework. Not individually reviewed by a clinician — how this site works
8g
Protein
230
kcal
34g
Carbs
6g
Fat
1g
Fibre
2
Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp fine semolina
  • 500 ml milk
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp butter
  • Pinch of salt

Makes 2 servings · 12 min · Russian

Method

  1. Warm the milk, then rain in the semolina while whisking to avoid lumps.
  2. Cook gently, stirring, until smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in butter and sugar.
  4. Serve warm and spoonable; blend briefly if any lumps remain.
Texture note — IDDSI Level 3

Moderately-thick Level 3. Add milk for a drinkable Level 2.

Why this works at IDDSI Level 3

Level 3 is moderately-thick, or liquidised — it can be drunk from a cup but is smooth enough to be eaten with a spoon, and it should drip rather than pour off a tilted spoon. There should be no lumps at all, because at this thickness a lump is easy to miss until it is already at the back of the throat.

At 2 servings this recipe delivers 8g of protein and 230 kcal per serving in about 12 min — worth knowing because protein intake, not calories alone, is what limits soft-tissue healing when chewing is restricted. Move up a stage on your surgeon's or speech-language pathologist's timeline rather than by how you feel on a given day: texture that is too advanced is the most common cause of pain, wound irritation and choking risk in the first weeks.

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See it made, or buy it nearby

Texture is hard to judge from written steps alone. Watching someone make it is often the quickest way to see how smooth “smooth” actually needs to be — and on the days cooking is too much, finding somewhere nearby that already makes it is a reasonable substitute.

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What makes this easier

High-power blender and fine-mesh sieve. The recovery kit explains why each one earns its place, and what to look for when buying.

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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.