Is Larb Gai — Chicken Larb safe for CKD patients?

This Thai recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1080mg sodium, 420mg potassium, and 240mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Larb Gai — Chicken Larb 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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Larb Gai — Chicken Larb

Minced chicken version of larb, lighter than pork.

Prep time 20 min

Servings 4

Calories 240 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

240

Calories

240mg

Phosphorus

240 / 800mg

1080mg

Sodium

1080 / 2000mg

420mg

Potassium

420 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Lower-fat than pork version. Use chicken breast.

Ingredients

Same as larb moo, sub chicken

Chicken Isaan Larb Minced Salad Spicy

Cooking Steps

1
Same as larb moo.

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