Is Bibim Naengmyeon — Spicy Cold Noodles safe for CKD patients?

This Korean recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1380mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 260mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Bibim Naengmyeon — Spicy Cold Noodles 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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🇰🇷 Korea · Korean

Bibim Naengmyeon — Spicy Cold Noodles

Buckwheat-sweet potato noodles tossed with gochujang sauce, cucumber, pear, hard egg.

Prep time 30 min

Servings 2

Calories 480 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

480

Calories

260mg

Phosphorus

260 / 800mg

1380mg

Sodium

1380 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Gochujang sauce + raw vegetables. Make at home, control sauce.

Ingredients

Buckwheat noodles
Sauce: gochujang, vinegar, sugar
Cucumber, pear, hard egg

Cold Gochujang Naengmyeon Noodle Spicy Summer

Cooking Steps

1
Cook noodles, ice bath.
2
Toss with sauce + toppings.

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