Is Tom Saap — Isaan Sour Soup safe for CKD patients?

This Thai recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1180mg sodium, 580mg potassium, and 260mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Tom Saap — Isaan Sour 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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Tom Saap — Isaan Sour Soup

Northeastern Thai version of tom yum — clear broth with herbs, lime, chili, and pork bone.

Prep time 40 min

Servings 4

Calories 210 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

210

Calories

260mg

Phosphorus

260 / 800mg

1180mg

Sodium

1180 / 2000mg

580mg

Potassium

580 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Spicy + sour helps mask less fish sauce. Try with 1 tbsp instead of 3.

Ingredients

400g pork ribs
Lemongrass, lime leaves
Toasted rice powder
Lime, chili
Fish sauce, padek

Isaan Northeast Thai Pork Soup Sour Spicy Tom Saap

Cooking Steps

1
Simmer pork bones 30 min.
2
Add herbs.
3
Season with lime + fish sauce + rice powder.

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