Is Bún Riêu Cua — Crab Tomato Noodle Soup safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1050mg sodium, 480mg potassium, and 260mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Bún Riêu Cua — Crab Tomato Noodle Soup 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

Bún Riêu Cua — Crab Tomato Noodle Soup

Tomato-based broth with freshwater crab paste, tofu, and herbs. Tangy and umami-rich.

Prep time 60 min

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

260mg

Phosphorus

260 / 800mg

1050mg

Sodium

1050 / 2000mg

480mg

Potassium

480 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Crab paste contains concentrated P. For CKD: substitute with extra tomato + a small amount of beaten egg for the curdled effect.

Ingredients

200g crab paste (or 2 eggs as substitute)
250g rice vermicelli (bun)
4 tomatoes, quartered
200g firm tofu, cubed and fried
2 tbsp fish sauce (reduce to 1)
Tamarind paste, dried shrimp
Cilantro, perilla, water spinach

Bun Crab Noodle Soup North Vietnam Tomato

Cooking Steps

1
Boil crab paste with tomatoes + 2L water until curdled.
2
Skim crab cake gently to one side.
3
Add tamarind, reduced fish sauce, fried tofu.
4
Cook noodles, divide into bowls.
5
Top with crab cake, broth, herbs, raw water spinach.

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