Is Bí Đao Xào Tôm Khô — Winter Melon Dried Shrimp safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 420mg sodium, 80mg potassium, and 120mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Bí Đao Xào Tôm Khô — Winter Melon Dried Shrimp 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.

Bí Đao Xào Tôm Khô — Winter Melon Dried Shrimp

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🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Bí Đao Xào Tôm Khô — Winter Melon Dried Shrimp

Winter melon (bí đao) stir-fried with rehydrated dried shrimp — ultra-low potassium.

Prep time 20 min

Servings 4

Calories 110 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

110

Calories

120mg

Phosphorus

120 / 800mg

420mg

Sodium

420 / 2000mg

80mg

Potassium

80 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ TOP CKD CHOICE. Winter melon is K 6mg/100g — exceptional for CKD.

Ingredients

500g winter melon (bí đao)
30g dried shrimp
Garlic, pepper

Kidney Friendly Low Potassium Shrimp Stir Fried Vegetable Winter Melon

Cooking Steps

1
Soak shrimp 10 min.
2
Sauté garlic + shrimp 2 min.
3
Add winter melon, stir-fry 6 min.
4
Pepper to finish.

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