Is Kimchi Pancake — Kimchi Jeon safe for CKD patients?

This Korean recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1080mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 210mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Kimchi Pancake — Kimchi Jeon 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

Kimchi Pancake — Kimchi Jeon

Crispy pancake of chopped kimchi mixed in flour batter, pan-fried golden.

Prep time 20 min

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

210mg

Phosphorus

210 / 800mg

1080mg

Sodium

1080 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Kimchi alone is Na bomb. Eat with extra cabbage.

Ingredients

1 cup chopped kimchi
Flour, egg, water batter
Kimchi juice

Crispy Jeon Kimchi Pancake Rainy Day

Cooking Steps

1
Mix batter with kimchi.
2
Pan-fry crispy.

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