Is Nam Prik Pao Spread safe for CKD patients?

This Thai recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 820mg sodium, 210mg potassium, and 60mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Nam Prik Pao Spread 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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Nam Prik Pao Spread

Roasted chili paste with shrimp, garlic, palm sugar — base for tom yum + spread for toast.

Prep time 40 min

Servings 8

Calories 120 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

120

Calories

60mg

Phosphorus

60 / 800mg

820mg

Sodium

820 / 2000mg

210mg

Potassium

210 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Concentrated Na. Use sparingly (1 tsp).

Ingredients

Dried chilies
Dried shrimp
Garlic, shallot
Palm sugar, tamarind, fish sauce

Central Thai Chili Paste Condiment Nam Prik

Cooking Steps

1
Roast all aromatics.
2
Pound + simmer 20 min.

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