Is Cháo Tôm — Shrimp Porridge safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 580mg sodium, 290mg potassium, and 220mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Cháo Tôm — Shrimp 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.

Avoid

🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Cháo Tôm — Shrimp Porridge

Smooth rice porridge with whole shrimp and ginger.

Prep time 50 min

Servings 4

Calories 290 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

290

Calories

220mg

Phosphorus

220 / 800mg

580mg

Sodium

580 / 2000mg

290mg

Potassium

290 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Shrimp P moderate. Adjust portions.

Ingredients

1/2 cup rice
200g shrimp
Ginger
Scallion, white pepper

Chao Comfort Porridge Shrimp

Cooking Steps

1
Cook rice with ginger 40 min.
2
Add shrimp last 5 min.

Add to your meal plan

Send this recipe's nutrients to the CKD Meal Calculator to track your daily phosphorus, sodium & potassium totals.

← ← Browse all recipes