Is Xôi Gấc — Red Gấc Sticky Rice safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Safe for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 15mg sodium, 150mg potassium, and 85mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Xôi Gấc — Red Gấc Sticky Rice 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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Xôi Gấc — Red Gấc Sticky Rice

Tet/wedding ceremonial sticky rice — vibrant red from gac fruit (similar to pumpkin).

Prep time 50 min

Servings 4

Calories 290 kcal

CKD Safe

Nutrition (per serving)

290

Calories

85mg

Phosphorus

85 / 800mg

15mg

Sodium

15 / 2000mg

150mg

Potassium

150 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ CKD-FRIENDLY. Very low Na, simple ingredients. Serve as side dish.

Ingredients

1.5 cups glutinous rice
Half gac fruit pulp (or pumpkin substitute)
1 tsp salt
Coconut milk 2 tbsp (optional)

Ceremonial Kidney Friendly Low Sodium Sticky Rice Tet Wedding Xoi

Cooking Steps

1
Soak rice with gac pulp 4 hours.
2
Steam 30 min.
3
Drizzle with coconut milk and serve.

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