Is Pla Rad Prik — Crispy Fish with Chili safe for CKD patients?

This Thai recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1180mg sodium, 420mg potassium, and 340mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Pla Rad Prik — Crispy Fish with Chili 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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🇹🇭 Thailand · Thai

Pla Rad Prik — Crispy Fish with Chili

Whole fish deep-fried crispy, topped with sweet-spicy tamarind chili sauce.

Prep time 30 min

Servings 2

Calories 420 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

340mg

Phosphorus

340 / 800mg

1180mg

Sodium

1180 / 2000mg

420mg

Potassium

420 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Sauce + frying both add up. Skip skin/sauce on top.

Ingredients

1 fish
Tamarind, palm sugar, chili
Fish sauce, garlic

Central Thai Chili Fish Fried Pla Rad Prik Tamarind

Cooking Steps

1
Deep-fry fish.
2
Make chili-tamarind sauce.
3
Pour over.

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