Is Hiyashi Chuka — Cold Ramen Salad safe for CKD patients?

This Japanese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1180mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 210mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Hiyashi Chuka — Cold Ramen Salad 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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🇯🇵 Japan · Japanese

Hiyashi Chuka — Cold Ramen Salad

Cold ramen noodles topped with ham, egg, cucumber, and tomato, drizzled with sesame-soy dressing.

Prep time 25 min

Servings 2

Calories 480 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

480

Calories

210mg

Phosphorus

210 / 800mg

1180mg

Sodium

1180 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Summer staple but Na-heavy from ham + dressing. Replace ham with chicken.

Ingredients

Cold ramen noodles
Ham, egg, cucumber, tomato
Sauce: soy, vinegar, sesame oil

Cold Egg Ham Noodle Ramen Summer

Cooking Steps

1
Cook noodles, ice bath.
2
Julienne toppings.
3
Plate noodles, top, drizzle sauce.

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