Assorted Sandwiches

Name: Assorted Sandwiches
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: 100 g white or wholemeal bread, (crusts removed (100g is 6 slices of bread)); 800 mL full cream milk; 5 g Shape It Powder (or use Shape It Scoop, see notes); Pureed Chicken; 200 mL mayonnaise; 100 mL full cream milk; 1.5 g Shape It Powder (or use Shape It Scoop, see notes); 3 g sodium citrate; 50 g Tasty cheddar cheese, (freshly grated); 50 g full-fat cream cheese; 120 mL water; 1 g Shape It Powder (or use Shape It Scoop, see notes); 200 g boneless ham, (rough 0.5cm dice); 0.45 g thickplus Powder; Tomatoes; 1 Avocado; Salt and pepper to taste; 425 g Canned Tuna in spring water, (drained); 40 g Mayonnaise; 15 mL Lemon juice; 9.2 g thickplus Powder; Salt and pepper to taste; 35 g Red Capsicum, finely chopped ((Optional)); 25 g Red Onion, finely chopped ((Optional)); 425 g Canned Salmon in spring water, (skinless, boneless, drained); 40 g Mayonnaise; 15 mL Lemon Juice; 9.2 g thickplus Powder; Salt and pepper to taste; 35 g Red Capsicum, finely chopped ((Optional))

Author: Bernadette Eriksen

An irresistible selection of pureed sandwiches cut into quarters, featuring combinations like Chicken and Avocado, Classic Ham, Cheese and Tomato, and Curried Egg (V). Or create your own mix from a variety of fillings to suit your taste.

Category: Snack

Keyword: Level 4 pureed dysphagia diet, pureed sandwiches

Prep Time: 10

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Equipment

Robot Coupe Blixer 3 or 4 or Stick Blender / Food Processor
Lamington Tray lined with baking paper, allowing the paper to overhang
Cookie cutters

Ingredients

Bread

▢ 100 g white or wholemeal bread, crusts removed (100g is 6 slices of bread)
▢ 800 mL full cream milk
▢ 5 g Shape It Powder or use Shape It Scoop, see notes

Chicken and Mayonnaise

▢ Pureed Chicken
▢ 200 mL mayonnaise

Cheese Slices

▢ 100 mL full cream milk
▢ 1.5 g Shape It Powder or use Shape It Scoop, see notes
▢ 3 g sodium citrate
▢ 50 g Tasty cheddar cheese, freshly grated
▢ 50 g full-fat cream cheese

Ham

▢ 120 mL water
▢ 1 g Shape It Powder or use Shape It Scoop, see notes
▢ 200 g boneless ham, rough 0.5cm dice
▢ 0.45 g thickplus Powder

Tomatoes

▢ Tomatoes

Avocado

▢ 1 Avocado
▢ Salt and pepper to taste

Tuna and Mayonnaise

▢ 425 g Canned Tuna in spring water, drained
▢ 40 g Mayonnaise
▢ 15 mL Lemon juice
▢ 9.2 g thickplus Powder
▢ Salt and pepper to taste
▢ 35 g Red Capsicum, finely chopped (Optional)
▢ 25 g Red Onion, finely chopped (Optional)

Salmon and Mayonnaise

▢ 425 g Canned Salmon in spring water, skinless, boneless, drained
▢ 40 g Mayonnaise
▢ 15 mL Lemon Juice
▢ 9.2 g thickplus Powder
▢ Salt and pepper to taste
▢ 35 g Red Capsicum, finely chopped (Optional)
▢ 25 g Red Onion, finely chopped (Optional)

Curried Egg

▢ Eggs

Instructions

Bread

Line a lamington tray with cling film or baking paper.
Place the bread into a food processor, process to fine crumbs, then place into a bowl.
Whisk milk and Shape It Powder in a saucepan, bring to the boil over medium heat. Simmer gently for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour the hot soaking solution over the crumbs and mix well until smooth, ensuring they are completely saturated.
Immediately pour the mixture evenly onto the prepared tray, smoothing it out to the thickness of a standard bread slice. Fold the overhanging cling film over the surface to shape and cover.
Refrigerate until set.

Sandwich Fillings

Prepare each sandwich filling to IDDSI Level 4 Pureed (see below), or build your own sandwich using our range of pureed salad vegetables and protein recipes. See Notes for preparation timing and recipe yields.
Keep components separate to maintain their individual flavours and familiar presentation.

Assemble and Serve

Layer sandwiches with desired fillings as you would assemble traditional sandwiches.
Cut into ‘slices’ of bread using cookie cutters. You can use any size or shape you desire for creative effect. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Chicken and Mayonnaise

Prepare chicken ahead of time to IDDSI Level 4 Pureed.
Turn set chicken onto a chopping board, dice into 1cm pieces, place in a mixing bowl and gently fold through the mayonnaise. Season to taste.

Cheese Slices

Prepare cheese slices ahead of time to allow time to set, see notes.
Whisk milk, sodium citrate and Shape It Powder in saucepan, bring to the boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat and simmer gently for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Whisk in one spoon of cream cheese at a time to simmering liquid, melting before adding the next one.
Remove any lumps or separation then pour into prepared tray.
Smooth it out to an even layer, matching the thickness of sliced cheese.
Fold the overhanging edges of baking paper over the surface to shape and cover.
Refrigerate until set.
Use as a sandwich filling and proceed to Assemble and Serve.

Ham

Prepare ham ahead of time to allow time to set, see notes.
Whisk water and Shape It Powder in a saucepan, add ham. Bring to the boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat and simmer gently for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and add thickplus Powder.
Puree on high until smooth, scraping down sides as required.
Pour into the prepared tray. Smooth it out to an even layer, slightly thicker than a slice of ham.
Cover with cling film and roll lightly with a rolling pin to the desired thickness.
Refrigerate until set.
Use as a sandwich filling and proceed to Assemble and Serve.

Tomatoes

Prepare tomatoes ahead of time to IDDSI Level 4 Pureed.
Use as a sandwich filling and proceed to Assemble and Serve.

Avocado

Cut the avocado in half and scoop out the flesh. Add to a food processor.
Puree avocado until smooth, then season to taste.
Before serving, test for IDDSI Level 4 Pureed: To test, use the Spoon Tilt Test and Fork Drip Test.It should be smooth and free of lumps. For more information on IDDSI testing, click here.
Serve immediately. Spread a thick, even layer onto prepared bread.

Tuna and Mayonnaise

Place all ingredients into a food processor. Optional: For extra flavour and colour, add red capsicum and red onion.
Puree on high until smooth, scraping down sides as required. Season to taste.
Pass pureed tuna through a fine sieve to achieve a smoother consistency.
Serve immediately. Use as sandwich filling and proceed to Assemble and Serve.

Salmon and Mayonnaise

Place all ingredients into a food processor. Optional: For extra flavour and colour, add red capsicum and red onion.
Puree on high until smooth, scraping down sides as required. Season to taste.
Pass pureed salmon through a fine sieve to achieve a smoother consistency.
Serve immediately. Use as sandwich filling and proceed to Assemble and Serve.

Curried Egg

Prepare egg to IDDSI Level 4 Pureed.
Leave to cool for 5 minutes, then stir through mayonnaise, curry powder and season to taste.
Serve immediately. Use as sandwich filling and proceed to Assemble and Serve.

Notes

Chef Tips

Cheese Spin Wheels – Place the cheese along one end of the bread, roll it up tightly, and slice into bite-sized pieces to create pinwheel-style snacks.
For large quantities – Ask your bakery to slice the bread lengthways.

Sandwich Fillings Preparation Guide

Sandwich Filling	Prep Time	Set Time	Yield
Chicken and Mayonnaise	15 minutes	Serve immediately	850g
Cheese Slices	5 minutes	2 hours	180g
Ham	5 minutes	2 hour	300g
Tomatoes	10 minutes	2 hours	400mL
Avocado	5 minutes	Serve immediately	4 servings
Tuna and Mayonnaise	10 minutes	Serve immediately	450g
Curried Egg	10 minutes	Serve immediately	165g

Recipe Note

Shape It Conversion Chart

Shape It Scoop	Weight
Scoop A	1g
Scoop B	10g

This recipe has been designed for people requiring a IDDSI Level 4 Pureed Diet. If you are unsure if these recipes are suitable for you, contact your Speech Pathologist for advice.

All recipes were pureed with a Robot Blitzer, which creates a very smooth puree. Using other equipment can cause variations. It is important to confirm the final texture with your Speech Pathologist or by testing according to IDDSI Testing Methods.

This information is intended for patients, and carers of patients, who have been prescribed Shape It Powder by a healthcare professional, as well as Food Service Kitchens that prepare food for individuals with dysphagia.

The information provided is accurate and reliable to the best of our knowledge and is offered in good faith for the benefit of the consumer. It is the user’s responsibility to determine the safe use of the product for their specific applications and to assess its suitability for their needs, as conditions of use, handling, storage and disposal are beyond Flavour Creations’ control. Flavour Creations does not guarantee against any risk of use, liability or patent infringement. Flavour Creations does not guarantee the final viscosity of the product or patient suitability.