Is Kimchi Bokkeumbap — Kimchi Fried Rice safe for CKD patients?

This Korean recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1480mg sodium, 410mg potassium, and 260mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Kimchi Bokkeumbap — Kimchi Fried Rice 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.

Avoid

🇰🇷 Korea · Korean

Kimchi Bokkeumbap — Kimchi Fried Rice

Day-old kimchi pan-fried with rice, pork, and topped with fried egg.

Prep time 15 min

Servings 2

Calories 480 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

480

Calories

260mg

Phosphorus

260 / 800mg

1480mg

Sodium

1480 / 2000mg

410mg

Potassium

410 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Aged kimchi = Na concentrated. Avoid for CKD.

Ingredients

2 cups rice
1 cup aged kimchi
100g pork
1 egg
Gochugaru

Bokkeumbap Comfort Egg Fried Rice Kimchi Pork Quick

Cooking Steps

1
Stir-fry pork + kimchi.
2
Add rice, toss.
3
Top with fried egg.

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