Is Chawanmushi — Steamed Egg Custard safe for CKD patients?

This Japanese recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 480mg sodium, 150mg potassium, and 210mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Chawanmushi — Steamed Egg Custard 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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🇯🇵 Japan · Japanese

Chawanmushi — Steamed Egg Custard

Silky dashi-egg custard with shrimp, chicken, mushroom, and ginkgo nuts.

Prep time 25 min

Servings 2

Calories 180 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

180

Calories

210mg

Phosphorus

210 / 800mg

480mg

Sodium

480 / 2000mg

150mg

Potassium

150 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na egg dish. Skip ginkgo + use just 1 small shrimp.

Ingredients

3 eggs
Dashi 400ml
Mirin, light soy
Chicken, shrimp, mushroom

Chawanmushi Dashi Egg Elegant Kidney Friendlier Steamed

Cooking Steps

1
Beat eggs with dashi.
2
Strain into cups.
3
Add toppings.
4
Steam 12 min low heat.

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