Is Chopped Chili Fish Head — Duo Jiao Yu Tou safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1280mg sodium, 480mg potassium, and 380mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Chopped Chili Fish Head — Duo Jiao Yu Tou 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.

Chopped Chili Fish Head — Duo Jiao Yu Tou

Avoid

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Chopped Chili Fish Head — Duo Jiao Yu Tou

Big fish head steamed under a mountain of pickled red chilies — Hunan signature dish.

Prep time 35 min

Servings 4

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

380mg

Phosphorus

380 / 800mg

1280mg

Sodium

1280 / 2000mg

480mg

Potassium

480 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Pickled chilies = extreme Na. Fish head P-extreme. Not recommended for CKD.

Ingredients

1 large fish head
100g chopped pickled red chilies (duo jiao)
Garlic, ginger
Black bean (optional)

Fish Fish Head Hunan Iconic Pickled Chili Spicy Steamed

Cooking Steps

1
Place fish head on plate.
2
Top with chopped chili mixture.
3
Steam 15 min.

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