Is Hong Shao Rou — Red Braised Pork Belly safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1080mg sodium, 420mg potassium, and 260mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Hong Shao Rou — Red Braised Pork Belly 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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Hong Shao Rou — Red Braised Pork Belly

Cubed pork belly slow-braised in soy, rock sugar, and Shaoxing wine until gelatinous and mahogany.

Prep time 120 min

Servings 4

Calories 620 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

620

Calories

260mg

Phosphorus

260 / 800mg

1080mg

Sodium

1080 / 2000mg

420mg

Potassium

420 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Chairman Mao's favorite — but Na-extreme. Use just 2 tbsp soy, not 4. Skim fat.

Ingredients

600g pork belly, cubed
3 tbsp rock sugar
2 tbsp dark soy (reduce)
2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
Star anise, ginger

Braised Caramelized Chinese Iconic Pork Pork Belly

Cooking Steps

1
Blanch pork belly, drain.
2
Caramelize sugar.
3
Add pork, soy, wine, aromatics + water.
4
Simmer 90 min covered.

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