Is Tôm Rim Mặn Ngọt — Sweet Savory Shrimp safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 580mg sodium, 260mg potassium, and 220mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Tôm Rim Mặn Ngọt — Sweet Savory Shrimp 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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🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Tôm Rim Mặn Ngọt — Sweet Savory Shrimp

Shrimp glazed with caramelized sugar and fish sauce — sweet, salty, sticky.

Prep time 25 min

Servings 4

Calories 220 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

220

Calories

220mg

Phosphorus

220 / 800mg

580mg

Sodium

580 / 2000mg

260mg

Potassium

260 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Shrimp shell-on adds P (eat shell-off). Use only 1 tsp fish sauce.

Ingredients

400g shrimp, shell-off for CKD
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp fish sauce (reduced)
Garlic, pepper

Caramelized Quick Seafood Shrimp

Cooking Steps

1
Caramelize sugar in pan.
2
Add shrimp, toss to coat.
3
Add fish sauce + pepper.
4
Cook 4 min until pink.

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