Is Cháo Cá — Fish Rice Porridge safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 520mg sodium, 310mg potassium, and 210mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Cháo Cá — Fish Rice Porridge 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

Cháo Cá — Fish Rice Porridge

Rice porridge with white fish (snakehead or pomfret), ginger, and dill.

Prep time 50 min

Servings 4

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

210mg

Phosphorus

210 / 800mg

520mg

Sodium

520 / 2000mg

310mg

Potassium

310 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

White fish has more P than chicken. Lower portion size.

Ingredients

1/2 cup rice
300g fish fillet
Ginger, dill
Fish sauce 1 tsp

Chao Comfort Fish North Vietnam Porridge

Cooking Steps

1
Cook porridge 45 min with ginger.
2
Add fish chunks last 5 min.
3
Top with dill.

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