Is Canh Bí Đao Nấu Tôm — Winter Melon Shrimp Soup safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Safe for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 380mg sodium, 180mg potassium, and 120mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Canh Bí Đao Nấu Tôm — Winter Melon Shrimp Soup 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.

Canh Bí Đao Nấu Tôm — Winter Melon Shrimp Soup

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🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Canh Bí Đao Nấu Tôm — Winter Melon Shrimp Soup

Light, refreshing — winter melon (very low K) with dried shrimp. EXCELLENT for CKD patients.

Prep time 25 min

Servings 4

Calories 140 kcal

CKD Safe

Nutrition (per serving)

140

Calories

120mg

Phosphorus

120 / 800mg

380mg

Sodium

380 / 2000mg

180mg

Potassium

180 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ TOP CKD CHOICE. Winter melon is one of the few low-K vegetables. Make this regularly.

Ingredients

500g winter melon (bí đao), peeled and cubed
30g dried shrimp
Fish sauce 1 tsp
Scallions, white pepper

Canh Kidney Friendly Low Potassium Quick Shrimp Soup Winter Melon

Cooking Steps

1
Soak dried shrimp 10 min, drain.
2
Boil 1.2L water, add shrimp.
3
Add winter melon, simmer 15 min until translucent.
4
Season lightly with fish sauce.
5
Garnish with scallions and pepper.

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