Is Okonomiyaki — Savory Pancake safe for CKD patients?

This Japanese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1280mg sodium, 410mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Okonomiyaki — Savory Pancake 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

Okonomiyaki — Savory Pancake

Savory cabbage pancake with pork or seafood, topped with okonomi sauce, mayo, and bonito.

Prep time 30 min

Servings 2

Calories 520 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

520

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

1280mg

Sodium

1280 / 2000mg

410mg

Potassium

410 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Same as takoyaki — sauces dominant. Make plain.

Ingredients

Flour, dashi, egg batter
Shredded cabbage
Pork belly slices
Sauces + bonito

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Cooking Steps

1
Mix batter + cabbage.
2
Cook on griddle with pork.
3
Top with sauces.

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