Is Har Gow — Shrimp Dumplings safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 520mg sodium, 230mg potassium, and 250mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Har Gow — Shrimp Dumplings 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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Har Gow — Shrimp Dumplings

Translucent wheat-starch wrappers around plump whole shrimp — the queen of dim sum.

Prep time 80 min

Servings 2

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

250mg

Phosphorus

250 / 800mg

520mg

Sodium

520 / 2000mg

230mg

Potassium

230 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Shrimp is P-heavy. Limit to 4 har gow per serving.

Ingredients

200g shrimp, chopped
Bamboo shoots
Wheat starch + tapioca dough
Sesame oil, white pepper

Cantonese Dim Sum Iconic Shrimp Steamed

Cooking Steps

1
Make translucent dough.
2
Roll thin wrappers.
3
Fill with shrimp mixture.
4
Steam 5 min.

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