Is Kimchi Jjigae — Kimchi Stew safe for CKD patients?

This Korean recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 2080mg sodium, 620mg potassium, and 320mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Kimchi Jjigae — Kimchi Stew 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 Jjigae — Kimchi Stew

Bubbling kimchi stew with pork, tofu, and onion in spicy red broth — comfort soul food.

Prep time 35 min

Servings 4

Calories 420 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

320mg

Phosphorus

320 / 800mg

2080mg

Sodium

2080 / 2000mg

620mg

Potassium

620 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Kimchi already Na-extreme + you add more. Worst CKD soup. Avoid.

Ingredients

2 cups aged kimchi
200g pork belly
Tofu
Onion, scallion
Gochugaru, doenjang

Iconic Kimchi Kimchi Jjigae Pork Spicy Stew Tofu

Cooking Steps

1
Sauté pork + kimchi.
2
Add water + seasonings.
3
Simmer 20 min, add tofu.

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