Soft-stage recipes after jaw surgery

Minced-and-moist and soft, bite-sized foods that break apart with light pressure from a fork.

Jaw Surgery Diet

Texture graded against the IDDSI framework. Not individually reviewed by a clinician — how this site works

23 recipes at this stage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IDDSI 6 · Soft Butter Bean Mash Mediterranean · 15 min Buttery, soft and mashable. 11g protein250 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 5 · Soft Gyeranjjim (Steamed Egg) Korean · 15 min 계란찜 — cloud-soft Korean steamed egg custard. 12g protein150 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 5 · Soft Zhengshuidan (Steamed Water Egg) Chinese · 15 min 蒸水蛋 — mirror-smooth Chinese steamed egg custard. 11g protein140 kcal ▶ 📍

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

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.