Is Vegetarian Mock Duck safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 680mg sodium, 210mg potassium, and 180mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Vegetarian Mock Duck 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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Vegetarian Mock Duck

Layered seasoned tofu skin (fu pi) braised in sweet-savory soy sauce — Buddhist mock meat.

Prep time 30 min

Servings 4

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

180mg

Phosphorus

180 / 800mg

680mg

Sodium

680 / 2000mg

210mg

Potassium

210 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Tofu skin is processed, higher Na than fresh tofu. Halve sauce.

Ingredients

Tofu skin sheets
Soy, sugar, Shaoxing
Five-spice
Mushroom

Buddhist Chinese Jiangsu Mock Meat Tofu Skin Vegetarian

Cooking Steps

1
Layer tofu skin tight.
2
Braise in sauce 25 min.
3
Slice cold.

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