Is Pad See Ew safe for CKD patients?

This Thai recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1380mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 240mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Pad See Ew more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

Avoid

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Pad See Ew

Wide rice noodles stir-fried with chicken, egg, Chinese broccoli, and sweet dark soy.

Prep time 20 min

Servings 2

Calories 520 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

520

Calories

240mg

Phosphorus

240 / 800mg

1380mg

Sodium

1380 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Dark soy = Na bomb. Reduce by half. Add lime to brighten.

Ingredients

Wide rice noodles
200g chicken
2 eggs
Chinese broccoli
Sweet dark soy (reduce)
Fish sauce

Chicken Gai Lan Noodle Pad See Ew Stir Fried Street Food Wide Noodle

Cooking Steps

1
Heat wok very hot.
2
Char noodles + sauce.
3
Add chicken, eggs, gai lan.

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