Is Mapo Tofu safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1080mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 210mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Mapo Tofu 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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Mapo Tofu

Silken tofu cubes in fiery chili-bean sauce with minced pork — Sichuan numbing-spicy classic.

Prep time 25 min

Servings 4

Calories 260 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

260

Calories

210mg

Phosphorus

210 / 800mg

1080mg

Sodium

1080 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Doubanjiang (chili bean paste) is Na bomb. Reduce by half. Use silken tofu (lower P than firm).

Ingredients

1 block silken tofu, cubed
100g ground pork
2 tbsp doubanjiang (reduce)
Sichuan peppercorn, garlic
Light soy 1 tsp

Iconic Ma Po Numbing Pork Sichuan Spicy Tofu

Cooking Steps

1
Brown pork.
2
Add doubanjiang + Sichuan pepper, fry 30 sec.
3
Add tofu + broth, simmer 5 min.
4
Thicken with slurry, scallion.

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