Is Phở Sả Ớt — Lemongrass Chili Pho safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 920mg sodium, 400mg potassium, and 190mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Phở Sả Ớt — Lemongrass Chili Pho 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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Phở Sả Ớt — Lemongrass Chili Pho

Spicy regional pho variation with crushed lemongrass and chili oil.

Prep time 75 min

Servings 4

Calories 420 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

190mg

Phosphorus

190 / 800mg

920mg

Sodium

920 / 2000mg

400mg

Potassium

400 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Same as pho — drain noodles, ask less broth.

Ingredients

Beef pho base (as Pho Bo)
3 stalks lemongrass
Chili oil
Sa-te paste

Beef Lemongrass Noodle Soup Pho Spicy

Cooking Steps

1
Make beef pho broth.
2
Add crushed lemongrass last 10 min of simmering.
3
Top with chili oil + sa-te.

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