Is Casserole Congee — Sha Guo Zhou safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 580mg sodium, 280mg potassium, and 170mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Casserole Congee — Sha Guo Zhou 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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🇨🇳 China · Chinese

Casserole Congee — Sha Guo Zhou

Slow-simmered rice porridge in clay pot with seafood or chicken — silky and comforting.

Prep time 75 min

Servings 4

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

170mg

Phosphorus

170 / 800mg

580mg

Sodium

580 / 2000mg

280mg

Potassium

280 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Make at home with chicken + 1/2 tsp salt = much lower Na. Restaurant versions much saltier.

Ingredients

1 cup rice
Chicken/shrimp/scallop
Ginger, scallion
Salt 1/2 tsp

Cantonese Claypot Comfort Congee Kidney Friendlier Porridge Seafood

Cooking Steps

1
Toast rice briefly.
2
Simmer with protein 60 min.
3
Garnish with scallion + white pepper.

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