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Turkey Cottage Pie

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Level 5: Minced & Moist · 45 min · serves 1 + the family

Turkey Cottage Pie prepared as an illustrative IDDSI Level 5 serving
Serving illustration. Follow the measurements below and run the IDDSI test before serving.

The family’s version

  • Ground turkey filling
  • Peas and carrots
  • Mashed potato top

The Level 5 version

  • 160 g tender cooked ground turkey
  • 80 g carrots, cooked very soft
  • 150 g smooth mashed potato
  • 180 ml thick smooth gravy
Convert it
  1. Process the turkey and carrots to moist, soft pieces no larger than 4 mm, removing any browned or firm pieces.
  2. Bind the mince with thick gravy so it holds together and no thin liquid leaks out.
  3. Top with smooth moist mashed potato without baking a crust. Leave peas and skins out of this portion.
  4. Confirm particle size, softness, and spoon release before serving.
EquipmentMini food processor, fork and spoon for testing
SLP tipReserve the Level 5 portion before the family pie goes under the broiler.

Before serving: run the fork pressure test on the finished plate. Recipes guide you to a texture. Only the test confirms it.

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