Is Yellow Curry — Gaeng Karee safe for CKD patients?

This Thai recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1280mg sodium, 680mg potassium, and 260mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Yellow Curry — Gaeng Karee 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

Yellow Curry — Gaeng Karee

Mild Indian-influenced yellow curry with chicken, potato, and turmeric.

Prep time 40 min

Servings 4

Calories 480 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

480

Calories

260mg

Phosphorus

260 / 800mg

1280mg

Sodium

1280 / 2000mg

680mg

Potassium

680 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Potatoes are K bomb. Soak peeled potatoes 2 hours.

Ingredients

3 tbsp yellow curry paste
Coconut milk
Chicken
Potato, onion
Turmeric, fish sauce

Chicken Curry Gaeng Karee Indian Influence Potato Yellow Curry

Cooking Steps

1
Fry paste.
2
Add chicken + coconut milk.
3
Add potato, simmer 25 min.

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