31 January 2024
Dysphagia Afternoon Tea
The miniature elements included within an dysphagia afternoon tea or ‘finger foods’ have some real benefits when it comes to different issues that can be faced by residents within a care home.
Method
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Sandwiches: For the filling - Transfer the Country Range Supreme Coronation Chicken filling to a blender and process until smooth.
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Check seasoning and, if required add food thickener.
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Sandwiches: For the bread - Heat the milk to 90°c, add the bread slices and blend to a smooth purée. Add vegi gel and cook for a further 2 minutes. Immediately pour the mixture onto a tray lined with cling film. Smooth out the mixture and set on the tray.
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When the bread mix is cold, pipe the filling mixture over half of the bread sheet. Fold the naked side over and cut into 15 finger sandwiches or triangles.
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Complete checks using IDDSI Framework Testing Methods for Level.
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Scones: Place the scones and cream into a food processor and blend to a crumb. Add cream, blend and complete checks using IDDSI Framework Testing Methods for Level 4. Add more cream if required.
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Add mixture into a piping bag and create small rounds 3cm in diameter
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Thicken jam with Thick and Easy, and pipe in a swirl over the scone.
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Pipe a small swirl of whipped cream on top of the jam.
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Pudding: Place sponge into a food blender and blend to a fine crumb. Add the custard to make a puree. Check list to ensure it passed, if there are any bits or it is not the correct consistency blend or adjust as needed. Place in a piping bag.
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Melt the milk chocolate over a hob or in the microwave for 30 seconds. Add double cream and whisk until well mixed and thickened. Place into a piping bag.
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Serve in clear glasses or bowls layering sponge, chocolate, custard adding a touch of jam onto the centre of the top custard layer
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Complete checks using IDDSI Framework Testing Methods for Level 4.
Ingredients
For the Sandwiches:
043000095 400g Country Range supreme coronation chicken filling
060040017 300g Country Range medium white sliced bread (crusts removed)
041000028 900ml Full fat milk
020084042 20g Vegi gelatine
028015059 Sosa thickener (as needed)
For the Scones:
020039002 6cm Plain scone made with Country Range scone mix
041005054 140g Single cream
023500056 2 tbsp Seedless raspberry jam
028015059 Sosa Thickener as required
022500001 3 tbsp Country Range whipped cream
For the Pudding:
021007014 375g Baker street three sponge layer (Baked)
021056007 200ml Ambrosia custard
041500147 50ml Yoghurt
041005048 50ml Double cream
020085009 250g Country Range milk chocolate drops
021056007 300ml Ambrosia custard
023500056 2 tbsp Seedless raspberry jam