Is Cá Kho Riềng — Galangal Braised Fish safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1050mg sodium, 340mg potassium, and 230mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Cá Kho Riềng — Galangal Braised 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 Riềng — Galangal Braised Fish

Northern Vietnamese fish braise with galangal, turmeric, and minimal liquid.

Prep time 50 min

Servings 4

Calories 270 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

270

Calories

230mg

Phosphorus

230 / 800mg

1050mg

Sodium

1050 / 2000mg

340mg

Potassium

340 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Galangal lowers fish-sauce need — naturally savory. Try with only 1 tsp fish sauce.

Ingredients

500g sea bass or carp
30g galangal, julienned
Turmeric, garlic, chili
Fish sauce 1 tbsp (reduced)
Sugar 1 tsp

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Cooking Steps

1
Layer galangal + fish in pot.
2
Add fish sauce, sugar, turmeric.
3
Simmer covered 25 min on low.
4
Reduce liquid until thick.

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