Is Pad Krapow Moo — Holy Basil Pork safe for CKD patients?

This Thai recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1280mg sodium, 480mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Pad Krapow Moo — Holy Basil Pork 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.

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Pad Krapow Moo — Holy Basil Pork

Minced pork stir-fried with Thai holy basil, garlic, chili, and a runny fried egg over rice.

Prep time 15 min

Servings 2

Calories 420 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

1280mg

Sodium

1280 / 2000mg

480mg

Potassium

480 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Thailand's #1 fast food. Halve oyster + fish sauce. Make at home control salt.

Ingredients

250g minced pork
Holy basil leaves
Garlic, chili
Oyster sauce 1 tbsp, fish sauce 1 tsp
1 fried egg
1 cup rice

Basil Fast Iconic Pad Krapow Pork Spicy Stir Fried Street Food

Cooking Steps

1
Fry garlic + chili.
2
Add pork, stir-fry 3 min.
3
Add sauces + basil.
4
Serve over rice with fried egg.

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