Is Agedashi Tofu safe for CKD patients?

This Japanese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 680mg sodium, 210mg potassium, and 160mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Agedashi Tofu 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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🇯🇵 Japan · Japanese

Agedashi Tofu

Silken tofu cubes coated in potato starch, deep-fried, served in dashi-soy broth.

Prep time 20 min

Servings 4

Calories 210 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

210

Calories

160mg

Phosphorus

160 / 800mg

680mg

Sodium

680 / 2000mg

210mg

Potassium

210 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Broth is Na issue. Eat tofu, leave broth.

Ingredients

1 block silken tofu
Potato starch
Dashi + soy + mirin
Scallion, ginger, nori

Appetizer Dashi Fried Izakaya Tofu

Cooking Steps

1
Coat tofu, fry crispy.
2
Pour warm broth.
3
Top with garnishes.

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