Is Panang Curry safe for CKD patients?

This Thai recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1280mg sodium, 480mg potassium, and 260mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Panang Curry 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

🇹🇭 Thailand · Thai

Panang Curry

Thicker drier curry with peanut undertones, often with beef and kaffir lime leaves.

Prep time 30 min

Servings 4

Calories 420 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

260mg

Phosphorus

260 / 800mg

1280mg

Sodium

1280 / 2000mg

480mg

Potassium

480 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Thicker = more concentrated Na per bite.

Ingredients

3 tbsp panang paste
Coconut milk (less than green/red)
Beef
Kaffir lime leaves, chili
Palm sugar, fish sauce

Beef Central Thai Coconut Curry Panang Peanut

Cooking Steps

1
Fry paste, add coconut cream.
2
Add beef, simmer 20 min.
3
Garnish with lime leaves.

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