Is Cao Lầu — Hoi An Noodle safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 740mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 200mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Cao Lầu — Hoi An Noodle 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.

Avoid

🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Cao Lầu — Hoi An Noodle

Hoi An's signature dish — thick yellow noodles, char-siu pork, crispy croutons, and fresh greens. Minimal broth.

Prep time 40 min

Servings 4

Calories 420 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

200mg

Phosphorus

200 / 800mg

740mg

Sodium

740 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Low-broth = less sodium absorbed. CKD-friendlier than soupy noodles. Skip the fried croutons.

Ingredients

300g cao lau noodles (or udon as sub)
200g char-siu pork, sliced
Bean sprouts
Lettuce, herbs
Crispy fried noodle bits
Soy sauce, fish sauce

Cao Lau Central Vietnam Hoi An Noodle

Cooking Steps

1
Heat noodles by blanching.
2
Layer in bowl: lettuce, noodles, bean sprouts, pork.
3
Drizzle with minimal sauce (1 tsp soy + 1 tsp fish sauce).
4
Top with fried noodle bits, herbs.

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