Is Pajeon — Scallion Pancake safe for CKD patients?

This Korean recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 620mg sodium, 210mg potassium, and 140mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Pajeon — Scallion Pancake 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

🇰🇷 Korea · Korean

Pajeon — Scallion Pancake

Crispy savory pancake with scallions and seafood — rainy-day favorite.

Prep time 20 min

Servings 4

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

140mg

Phosphorus

140 / 800mg

620mg

Sodium

620 / 2000mg

210mg

Potassium

210 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na jeon option. Skip dipping sauce.

Ingredients

Bunch scallions
Flour-egg batter
Shrimp or squid (optional)
Dipping: soy + vinegar

Jeon Kidney Friendlier Pancake Rainy Day Scallion Seafood

Cooking Steps

1
Lay scallions in pan.
2
Pour batter.
3
Crisp both sides.

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