Is Canh Chua Cá — Sour Fish Soup safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 680mg sodium, 520mg potassium, and 210mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Canh Chua Cá — Sour Fish 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.

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🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Canh Chua Cá — Sour Fish Soup

Mekong Delta classic — tamarind-sour broth with snakehead fish, pineapple, okra, and tomato.

Prep time 30 min

Servings 4

Calories 210 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

210

Calories

210mg

Phosphorus

210 / 800mg

680mg

Sodium

680 / 2000mg

520mg

Potassium

520 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Skip the broth, eat the fish + vegetables only. Or use less tamarind (it's also high K).

Ingredients

400g snakehead or catfish fillet
2 tbsp tamarind paste
1 pineapple, chunked
2 tomatoes, wedged
100g okra, sliced
Bean sprouts
Sawtooth coriander

Canh Fish Mekong Soup Sour South Vietnam

Cooking Steps

1
Boil 1.5L water with tamarind, dissolve.
2
Add tomato, pineapple, fish — simmer 8 min.
3
Add okra last 2 min.
4
Garnish with bean sprouts and coriander.

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