Is Sangkaya Fak Thong — Pumpkin Custard safe for CKD patients?

This Thai recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 80mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 130mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Sangkaya Fak Thong — Pumpkin Custard 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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Sangkaya Fak Thong — Pumpkin Custard

Hollowed pumpkin filled with coconut-egg custard, steamed whole.

Prep time 60 min

Servings 4

Calories 210 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

210

Calories

130mg

Phosphorus

130 / 800mg

80mg

Sodium

80 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Pumpkin K. Small portion only.

Ingredients

1 small pumpkin
Eggs, palm sugar
Coconut milk
Pandan

Coconut Custard Dessert Pumpkin Traditional

Cooking Steps

1
Hollow pumpkin.
2
Fill with custard.
3
Steam 60 min.

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