Is Bánh Nậm — Hue Steamed Flat Dumplings safe for CKD patients?

This Vietnamese recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 520mg sodium, 180mg potassium, and 120mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Bánh Nậm — Hue Steamed Flat Dumplings 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

Bánh Nậm — Hue Steamed Flat Dumplings

Flat rice flour dumplings with shrimp-pork topping, wrapped in banana leaf and steamed.

Prep time 50 min

Servings 2

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

120mg

Phosphorus

120 / 800mg

520mg

Sodium

520 / 2000mg

180mg

Potassium

180 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Lower sodium variant of Hue dumplings. OK in moderation.

Ingredients

1 cup rice flour
Shrimp, pork
Banana leaves
Fish sauce dip

Banh Central Vietnam Dumpling Hue Kidney Friendlier Shrimp Steamed

Cooking Steps

1
Make batter, spread thin on banana leaf.
2
Top with shrimp+pork mixture.
3
Wrap, steam 15 min.

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