Is Char Siu — Cantonese BBQ Pork safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1280mg sodium, 420mg potassium, and 230mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Char Siu — Cantonese BBQ Pork 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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Char Siu — Cantonese BBQ Pork

Iconic Cantonese roast pork — marinated in honey, hoisin, soy, and five-spice until lacquered crimson.

Prep time 120 min

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

230mg

Phosphorus

230 / 800mg

1280mg

Sodium

1280 / 2000mg

420mg

Potassium

420 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Glaze is the Na bomb. Pair with steamed rice + bok choy. Avoid the dipping sauce.

Ingredients

600g pork shoulder, strips
Marinade: 3 tbsp hoisin, 2 tbsp soy, 2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp five-spice
Red food coloring (optional)
Maltose glaze for final basting

Cantonese Cha Chaan Teng Honey Iconic Pork Roasted

Cooking Steps

1
Marinate pork 4+ hours.
2
Roast at 200°C for 25 min on rack, basting twice.
3
Brush with maltose glaze last 5 min.
4
Slice thin, serve over rice.

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