Is Heo Quay — Crispy Roast Pork safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 820mg sodium, 310mg potassium, and 250mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Heo Quay — Crispy Roast Pork 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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🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Heo Quay — Crispy Roast Pork

Vietnamese-style roast pork belly with crackling skin — essential for ancestor offerings.

Prep time 180 min

Servings 4

Calories 580 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

580

Calories

250mg

Phosphorus

250 / 800mg

820mg

Sodium

820 / 2000mg

310mg

Potassium

310 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Skip the salty crackling. Eat lean meat only.

Ingredients

1kg pork belly
Salt, 5-spice powder
Vinegar for skin

Celebration Chinese Influence Crispy Pork Roasted

Cooking Steps

1
Score skin in diamond pattern.
2
Salt + 5-spice the meat side, leave 4 hours.
3
Vinegar wash skin, dry overnight in fridge.
4
Roast 180°C for 60 min, then 230°C 15 min for crackling.

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