Is Gỏi Ngó Sen — Lotus Stem Salad safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 720mg sodium, 480mg potassium, and 160mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Gỏi Ngó Sen — Lotus Stem Salad 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

Gỏi Ngó Sen — Lotus Stem Salad

Crunchy young lotus stems with shrimp and pork — elegant Vietnamese starter.

Prep time 25 min

Servings 2

Calories 230 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

230

Calories

160mg

Phosphorus

160 / 800mg

720mg

Sodium

720 / 2000mg

480mg

Potassium

480 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Lotus stems are high K. Pickled version (commercial) has even more Na.

Ingredients

300g young lotus stems (ngo sen)
100g shrimp
100g pork
Carrot
Fish sauce, lime

Elegant Goi Lotus Pork Salad Shrimp

Cooking Steps

1
Slice lotus thin, soak in lime water.
2
Combine with shrimp + pork.
3
Dress and serve.

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