Is Sichuan Dry-Fried Green Beans safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 580mg sodium, 280mg potassium, and 140mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Sichuan Dry-Fried Green Beans 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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🇨🇳 China · Chinese

Sichuan Dry-Fried Green Beans

Green beans deep-fried until blistered, then tossed with minced pork, preserved vegetable, and chili.

Prep time 20 min

Servings 4

Calories 180 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

180

Calories

140mg

Phosphorus

140 / 800mg

580mg

Sodium

580 / 2000mg

280mg

Potassium

280 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-Na Sichuan option. Use less ya cai. Air-fry instead of deep-fry for less oil.

Ingredients

400g green beans, trimmed
100g minced pork
Sichuan ya cai (preserved mustard)
Dried chili, garlic
Soy 1 tsp

Green Beans Kidney Friendlier Pork Sichuan Vegetable

Cooking Steps

1
Deep-fry beans until blistered, drain.
2
Stir-fry pork + ya cai + chili.
3
Toss beans back, season lightly.

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