Is Khao Khluk Kapi — Shrimp Paste Rice safe for CKD patients?

This Thai recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1480mg sodium, 420mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Khao Khluk Kapi — Shrimp Paste Rice 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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Khao Khluk Kapi — Shrimp Paste Rice

Rice tossed with shrimp paste, served with sweet pork, lime, dried shrimp, omelet ribbons, mango.

Prep time 30 min

Servings 2

Calories 480 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

480

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

1480mg

Sodium

1480 / 2000mg

420mg

Potassium

420 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Kapi (shrimp paste) = Na bomb. Skip kapi + use just lime.

Ingredients

Cooked rice
Shrimp paste 2 tbsp
Sweet pork
Dried shrimp, egg ribbons, mango, lime

Central Thai Khao Khluk Kapi Rice Shrimp Paste Sweet Pork

Cooking Steps

1
Toss rice with shrimp paste.
2
Plate with toppings.

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