Is Ochazuke — Tea Rice safe for CKD patients?

This Japanese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 680mg sodium, 150mg potassium, and 120mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Ochazuke — Tea Rice 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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🇯🇵 Japan · Japanese

Ochazuke — Tea Rice

Hot green tea (or dashi) poured over rice with simple toppings like salmon, ume, or nori.

Prep time 5 min

Servings 1

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

120mg

Phosphorus

120 / 800mg

680mg

Sodium

680 / 2000mg

150mg

Potassium

150 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-cal comfort. Skip salty toppings (umeboshi=Na bomb). Use plain salmon flakes.

Ingredients

1 cup rice
Hot green tea
Salmon flakes, nori, sesame

Comfort Kidney Friendlier Late Night Ochazuke Quick Rice Tea

Cooking Steps

1
Plate rice in bowl.
2
Top with salmon + nori.
3
Pour hot tea over.

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