Is Bò Lúc Lắc — Shaking Beef safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 920mg sodium, 510mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Bò Lúc Lắc — Shaking Beef 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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🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Bò Lúc Lắc — Shaking Beef

Cubed beef tenderloin stir-fried with onion, bell pepper, watercress, soy-pepper sauce.

Prep time 25 min

Servings 2

Calories 420 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

920mg

Sodium

920 / 2000mg

510mg

Potassium

510 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Reduce soy by half. Skip watercress (high K) — use lettuce.

Ingredients

300g beef tenderloin, cubed
1 red onion
Bell pepper
Garlic, soy sauce
Watercress (sub with lettuce for CKD)

Beef Bo French Influence Saigon Stir Fried

Cooking Steps

1
Marinate beef with soy 10 min.
2
Sear high heat 1 min.
3
Add onion + pepper, toss 2 min.
4
Serve over lettuce.

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