Is Siu Mai — Shrimp & Pork Dumplings safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 620mg sodium, 280mg potassium, and 260mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Siu Mai — Shrimp & Pork Dumplings 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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Siu Mai — Shrimp & Pork Dumplings

Open-top steamed dumplings with shrimp-pork filling topped with crab roe or carrot.

Prep time 50 min

Servings 4

Calories 320 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

320

Calories

260mg

Phosphorus

260 / 800mg

620mg

Sodium

620 / 2000mg

280mg

Potassium

280 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Shrimp + pork = P heavy. Limit to 3 siu mai per serving.

Ingredients

Wonton wrappers
200g shrimp
200g ground pork
Mushroom, water chestnut

Cantonese Dim Sum Dumplings Pork Shrimp Steamed

Cooking Steps

1
Mix filling.
2
Wrap in cup-shaped wonton skin.
3
Steam 8 min.

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