Is Sikhye — Sweet Rice Drink safe for CKD patients?

This Korean recipe is rated Safe for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 15mg sodium, 80mg potassium, and 40mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Sikhye — Sweet Rice Drink 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

Sikhye — Sweet Rice Drink

Sweet fermented rice drink with malted barley — traditional refreshment.

Prep time 480 min

Servings 4

Calories 140 kcal

CKD Safe

Nutrition (per serving)

140

Calories

40mg

Phosphorus

40 / 800mg

15mg

Sodium

15 / 2000mg

80mg

Potassium

80 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ CKD-SAFE Korean drink.

Ingredients

Malted barley
Rice
Sugar
Pine nut, jujube

Drink Kidney Friendly Rice Sikhye Sweet Traditional

Cooking Steps

1
Steep malted barley.
2
Add cooked rice.
3
Ferment 6 hours.

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