Is Larb Moo — Spicy Pork Salad safe for CKD patients?

This Thai recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1080mg sodium, 480mg potassium, and 260mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Larb Moo — Spicy Pork Salad 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 Moo — Spicy Pork Salad

Minced pork tossed with toasted rice, mint, shallots, chili, lime, and fish sauce — Isaan classic.

Prep time 20 min

Servings 4

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

260mg

Phosphorus

260 / 800mg

1080mg

Sodium

1080 / 2000mg

480mg

Potassium

480 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Toasted rice powder doesn't add Na. Halve the fish sauce.

Ingredients

300g minced pork
Toasted ground rice
Mint, cilantro, shallot
Chili, lime
Fish sauce

Isaan Larb Minced Pork Salad Spicy Street Food

Cooking Steps

1
Cook pork briefly with little water.
2
Drain, toss with herbs + rice powder + dressing.

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