Is Pajeon Seafood safe for CKD patients?

This Korean recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 920mg sodium, 340mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Pajeon Seafood 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 Seafood

Loaded scallion pancake with shrimp, mussels, squid.

Prep time 25 min

Servings 4

Calories 420 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

920mg

Sodium

920 / 2000mg

340mg

Potassium

340 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Seafood P + dipping sauce Na. Limit portion.

Ingredients

Scallions
Mixed seafood
Flour batter

Pajeon Pancake Rainy Day Scallion Seafood

Cooking Steps

1
Layer scallions + seafood.
2
Pour batter.
3
Pan-fry.

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