Is Galbi-jjim — Braised Short Ribs safe for CKD patients?

This Korean recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1380mg sodium, 680mg potassium, and 340mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Galbi-jjim — Braised Short Ribs 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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🇰🇷 Korea · Korean

Galbi-jjim — Braised Short Ribs

Short ribs slow-braised with chestnut, carrot, daikon, dates in sweet soy-pear sauce.

Prep time 180 min

Servings 4

Calories 520 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

520

Calories

340mg

Phosphorus

340 / 800mg

1380mg

Sodium

1380 / 2000mg

680mg

Potassium

680 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Sauce is concentrated soy. Halve.

Ingredients

1kg short ribs
Soy 6 tbsp (reduce)
Pear, garlic
Daikon, carrot, chestnut, jujube

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Cooking Steps

1
Boil ribs, drain.
2
Braise in sauce 2 hours.
3
Add vegetables last 30 min.

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