Is Red Curry — Gaeng Phed safe for CKD patients?

This Thai recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1380mg sodium, 510mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Red Curry — Gaeng Phed 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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🇹🇭 Thailand · Thai

Red Curry — Gaeng Phed

Bold red curry with chicken or beef, bamboo shoots, eggplant in coconut milk.

Prep time 30 min

Servings 4

Calories 420 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

1380mg

Sodium

1380 / 2000mg

510mg

Potassium

510 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Same as green curry. Halve curry paste.

Ingredients

3 tbsp red curry paste
Coconut milk
Chicken or beef
Bamboo shoot, Thai basil
Fish sauce, palm sugar

Central Thai Chicken Coconut Curry Gaeng Red Curry

Cooking Steps

1
Fry paste in coconut cream.
2
Add protein.
3
Add coconut milk + simmer.

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