Is Bò Kho — Vietnamese Beef Stew safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 920mg sodium, 420mg potassium, and 230mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Bò Kho — Vietnamese Beef Stew 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

Bò Kho — Vietnamese Beef Stew

Slow-cooked beef shank with lemongrass, star anise, carrot in tomato-coconut broth. Served with baguette.

Prep time 150 min

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

230mg

Phosphorus

230 / 800mg

920mg

Sodium

920 / 2000mg

420mg

Potassium

420 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Beef + tomato + bread carries Na. Drain broth, eat meat + carrots only.

Ingredients

700g beef shank, cubed
Lemongrass, star anise
2 carrots
Coconut water
Annatto oil
Fish sauce, tomato paste

Beef Bo Kho Carrot Comfort Saigon Stew

Cooking Steps

1
Marinate beef 30 min.
2
Brown beef.
3
Add aromatics + coconut water, simmer 2 hours.
4
Add carrots last 30 min.
5
Serve with baguette.

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