Is Pla Neung Manao — Steamed Fish with Lime safe for CKD patients?

This Thai recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 820mg sodium, 480mg potassium, and 320mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Pla Neung Manao — Steamed Fish with Lime 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.

Pla Neung Manao — Steamed Fish with Lime

Avoid

🇹🇭 Thailand · Thai

Pla Neung Manao — Steamed Fish with Lime

Whole fish steamed under chili-lime-garlic dressing — bright and spicy.

Prep time 25 min

Servings 2

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

320mg

Phosphorus

320 / 800mg

820mg

Sodium

820 / 2000mg

480mg

Potassium

480 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Dressing is Na-heavy. Halve fish sauce.

Ingredients

1 fish (sea bass)
Lime, chili, garlic, cilantro
Fish sauce, sugar

Central Thai Fish Lime Pla Neung Spicy Steamed

Cooking Steps

1
Steam fish 12 min.
2
Top with chili-lime sauce.

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