Is Cá Kho Tộ — Caramelized Clay Pot Fish safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1180mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 260mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Cá Kho Tộ — Caramelized Clay Pot Fish 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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🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Cá Kho Tộ — Caramelized Clay Pot Fish

Catfish steaks simmered in caramelized sugar, fish sauce, and coconut water — quintessential Vietnamese home cooking.

Prep time 50 min

Servings 4

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

260mg

Phosphorus

260 / 800mg

1180mg

Sodium

1180 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Fish sauce is dominant. Skip the sauce, eat fish + steamed vegetables.

Ingredients

500g catfish steaks
3 tbsp sugar (for caramel)
2 tbsp fish sauce (reduce to 1)
Coconut water 1 cup
Black pepper, chili
Scallions

Braised Caramelized Catfish Claypot Fish Home Cooking Mekong

Cooking Steps

1
Caramelize sugar in pot until amber.
2
Add fish, coat with caramel.
3
Add fish sauce, coconut water, pepper.
4
Simmer covered 30 min on low heat.
5
Garnish with scallions.

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