Is Canh Khổ Qua Nhồi Thịt — Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 480mg sodium, 410mg potassium, and 180mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Canh Khổ Qua Nhồi Thịt — Stuffed Bitter Melon 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 Khổ Qua Nhồi Thịt — Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup

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🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Canh Khổ Qua Nhồi Thịt — Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup

Tet New Year tradition — bitter melon stuffed with seasoned ground pork and mushrooms in clear broth.

Prep time 50 min

Servings 4

Calories 220 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

220

Calories

180mg

Phosphorus

180 / 800mg

480mg

Sodium

480 / 2000mg

410mg

Potassium

410 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Bitter melon has moderate K. One ring (50g) per serving is CKD-OK.

Ingredients

4 bitter melons
300g ground pork
20g dried wood ear mushroom, rehydrated
1 tbsp fish sauce
Scallions, white pepper

Bitter Melon Canh Pork Soup Tet Vegetable Stuffed

Cooking Steps

1
Slice bitter melon into 5cm rings, scoop out seeds.
2
Mix pork with rehydrated mushroom, fish sauce, pepper.
3
Stuff melon rings with pork mixture.
4
Simmer in 1.5L water 30 min until tender.
5
Garnish with scallions.

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