Is Peking Duck — Bei Jing Kao Ya safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1080mg sodium, 410mg potassium, and 340mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Peking Duck — Bei Jing Kao Ya 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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Peking Duck — Bei Jing Kao Ya

Air-dried whole duck roasted until skin shatters, served with thin pancakes, scallion, cucumber, and sweet sauce.

Prep time 240 min

Servings 6

Calories 580 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

580

Calories

340mg

Phosphorus

340 / 800mg

1080mg

Sodium

1080 / 2000mg

410mg

Potassium

410 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Special occasion only for CKD. Eat 1 pancake, mostly cucumber + scallion + small skin.

Ingredients

1 whole duck
Maltose syrup for skin
Mandarin pancakes
Hoisin/tianmianjiang sauce
Scallion, cucumber

Beijing Celebration Duck Iconic Roasted

Cooking Steps

1
Air-dry duck overnight.
2
Roast 180°C 70 min.
3
Crank to 230°C for skin crispness.
4
Carve, serve with pancakes.

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