Is Khao Soi — Northern Curry Noodles safe for CKD patients?

This Thai recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1380mg sodium, 620mg potassium, and 340mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Khao Soi — Northern Curry Noodles 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 Soi — Northern Curry Noodles

Chiang Mai specialty — egg noodles in coconut curry broth topped with crispy noodles, chicken, shallot, lime.

Prep time 45 min

Servings 2

Calories 620 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

620

Calories

340mg

Phosphorus

340 / 800mg

1380mg

Sodium

1380 / 2000mg

620mg

Potassium

620 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Burmese-Muslim influence. Drain broth, eat noodles + chicken.

Ingredients

Egg noodles (some crispy)
Khao soi paste
Coconut milk
Chicken thigh
Shallot, mustard greens, lime

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Cooking Steps

1
Make curry broth with paste + coconut.
2
Cook noodles.
3
Top with chicken + crispy noodles.

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