Is Bánh Khọt — Mini Rice Pancakes safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 830mg sodium, 280mg potassium, and 180mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Bánh Khọt — Mini Rice Pancakes 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.

Avoid

🇻🇳 Vietnam · Vietnamese

Bánh Khọt — Mini Rice Pancakes

Vung Tau specialty — bite-sized turmeric crepes with shrimp, served with lettuce wraps.

Prep time 40 min

Servings 2

Calories 480 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

480

Calories

180mg

Phosphorus

180 / 800mg

830mg

Sodium

830 / 2000mg

280mg

Potassium

280 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Use just 1-2 shrimp per pancake instead of pile. Skip dipping sauce.

Ingredients

1 cup rice flour
1/2 cup coconut milk
Turmeric
Small shrimp
Scallion oil
Lettuce, herbs

Banh Khot Crepe Shrimp South Vietnam Street Food Vung Tau

Cooking Steps

1
Mix batter.
2
Heat takoyaki/khot pan with oil.
3
Pour batter, top each with 1 shrimp.
4
Cook covered 4 min.
5
Wrap in lettuce with herbs.

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