Is Egg Tofu in Brown Sauce safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 680mg sodium, 210mg potassium, and 140mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Egg Tofu in Brown Sauce 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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Egg Tofu in Brown Sauce

Silky egg tofu cubes pan-fried golden, glazed with savory mushroom soy sauce.

Prep time 20 min

Servings 4

Calories 210 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

210

Calories

140mg

Phosphorus

140 / 800mg

680mg

Sodium

680 / 2000mg

210mg

Potassium

210 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Lower-P than meat dish. Halve the sauce. Pair with rice + greens.

Ingredients

1 tube egg tofu
Mushroom dark soy 1 tbsp
Sugar 1 tsp
Cornstarch slurry
Garlic, scallion

Chinese Egg Quick Tofu Vegetarian

Cooking Steps

1
Cube tofu, pan-fry golden.
2
Make sauce, thicken with slurry.
3
Pour over tofu.

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