A tangy Asian staple—now safe for those with dysphagia! This easy-to-make meal features pureed pineapple and rice, along with our Thick & Easy® Level 5 Minced Chicken, to create a dish that is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS | 1 SERVING | 6 SERVINGS | 12 SERVING |
Thick & Easy® Level 5 Minced Chicken, thawed Item: 114402 |
1/2 cup | 3 cups | 1 1/2 quarts (2 bags) |
Prepared Sweet & Sour Sauce | 4 Tbsp | 1 1/2 cups | 3 cups |
Thick & Easy® Frozen Pureed Shaped Pineapple, thawed Item: 28170 |
1/2 of a 2.5 oz portion | 3-2.5 oz portions | 6-2.5 oz portions |
Thick & Easy® IDDSI Level 4 Pureed Rice, thawed Item: 114400 |
1/2 cup | 3 cups | 1 1/2 quarts |
Prepared Sweet & Sour Sauce (for garnish) | As needed (about 1 Tbsp.) | As needed (about 1 Tbsp.) | As needed (about 1 Tbsp.) |
INSTRUCTIONS
- Stir together thawed Thick & Easy® Level 5 Minced Chicken and sweet & sour sauce. Heat to 165°F.
(Always test for Level 5 using IDDSI guidelines. If needed, add a small amount of Thick & Easy® Instant Food & Beverage Thickener to achieve desired consistency.) - Cut thawed Thick & Easy® Frozen Pureed Shaped Pineapple into bite sized pieces.
- Heat Thick & Easy® IDDSI Level 4 Pureed Rice to 165°F per package instructions.
TO SERVE
- Portion 1/2 cup of pureed rice mixture onto plate or bowl. (Use a handheld ricer to achieve more realistic rice appearance)
- Portion ½ cup of chicken mixture on top of rice. (Try portioning in 1 Tbsp dollops to achieve the appearance of a chicken cubes.)
- Place diced pineapple pieces on top of rice.
- Garnish with additional sweet & sour sauce.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Serving Size: 1/2 cup pureed rice, 1/2 cup chicken mixture, 1/2 portion pureed pineapple shape, 1 Tbsp additional sauce
Calories: 470
Total Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 65mg
Sodium: 900mg
Total Carbohydrates: 69g
Dietary Fiber: <1g
Total Sugars: 46g
Added Sugars: 43g
Protein: 16g
Vitamin D: 0mg (0% DV)
Calcium: 50mg (4% DV)
Iron: 0.6mg (4% DV)
Potassium: 90mg (0% DV)