Is Cải Thìa Xào Tỏi — Garlic Bok Choy safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 280mg sodium, 230mg potassium, and 80mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Cải Thìa Xào Tỏi — Garlic Bok Choy 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

Cải Thìa Xào Tỏi — Garlic Bok Choy

Quick stir-fry of baby bok choy with garlic — clean and bright.

Prep time 10 min

Servings 4

Calories 60 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

80mg

Phosphorus

80 / 800mg

280mg

Sodium

280 / 2000mg

230mg

Potassium

230 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Moderate K. Don't overcook — keep slightly crunchy.

Ingredients

400g baby bok choy
4 garlic cloves
Fish sauce 1/2 tsp
Sesame oil

Bok Choy Garlic Kidney Friendlier Quick Stir Fried Vegetable

Cooking Steps

1
Halve bok choy lengthwise.
2
Heat oil, sauté garlic 30 sec.
3
Add bok choy, stir-fry 2 min.
4
Splash fish sauce.

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