Is Khao Tom — Rice Porridge safe for CKD patients?

This Thai recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 680mg sodium, 280mg potassium, and 180mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Khao Tom — 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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Khao Tom — Rice Porridge

Light rice porridge with chicken or pork, ginger, garlic, and white pepper.

Prep time 50 min

Servings 4

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

180mg

Phosphorus

180 / 800mg

680mg

Sodium

680 / 2000mg

280mg

Potassium

280 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na if made at home. Skip MSG/bouillon.

Ingredients

1 cup rice
Chicken/pork
Ginger, scallion
Fish sauce 1 tsp
White pepper

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Cooking Steps

1
Cook porridge 30 min.
2
Add protein last 8 min.
3
Top with ginger + pepper.

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