Is Boiled Fish in Chili Oil — Shui Zhu Yu safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1480mg sodium, 480mg potassium, and 340mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Boiled Fish in Chili Oil — Shui Zhu Yu 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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Boiled Fish in Chili Oil — Shui Zhu Yu

Tender fish fillets in spicy broth topped with dried chilies, Sichuan pepper, and a sizzle of hot oil.

Prep time 40 min

Servings 4

Calories 420 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

340mg

Phosphorus

340 / 800mg

1480mg

Sodium

1480 / 2000mg

480mg

Potassium

480 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Bowl-of-fire dish — extreme Na. Not recommended for CKD. Skip the broth entirely.

Ingredients

500g fish fillet
Doubanjiang, dried chili
Sichuan pepper
Bean sprouts, lettuce
Hot oil 1/2 cup

Famous Fish Numbing Sichuan Spicy

Cooking Steps

1
Make broth with doubanjiang.
2
Add bean sprouts as base.
3
Add fish, simmer 5 min.
4
Top with chili + Sichuan pepper, pour hot oil.

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