Is Xiaolongbao — Shanghai Soup Dumplings safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 820mg sodium, 280mg potassium, and 210mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Xiaolongbao — Shanghai Soup Dumplings 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.

Avoid

🇨🇳 China · Chinese

Xiaolongbao — Shanghai Soup Dumplings

Thin-skinned steamed buns filled with seasoned pork and a burst of hot soup inside.

Prep time 180 min

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

210mg

Phosphorus

210 / 800mg

820mg

Sodium

820 / 2000mg

280mg

Potassium

280 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Aspic broth + soy dip = Na hit. Eat with ginger only, skip soy.

Ingredients

Bun dough
Pork + pork-skin aspic filling
Ginger for dipping
Black vinegar

Dim Sum Iconic Pork Shanghai Steamed Xlb

Cooking Steps

1
Make aspic (pork skin + water gelatin) night before.
2
Dice aspic into pork mixture.
3
Pleat dumplings.
4
Steam 8 min — eat hot.

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