Is Kongguksu — Cold Soy Milk Noodles safe for CKD patients?

This Korean recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 380mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Kongguksu — Cold Soy Milk Noodles 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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🇰🇷 Korea · Korean

Kongguksu — Cold Soy Milk Noodles

Cold soy milk broth with somen noodles, cucumber, and sesame — summer specialty.

Prep time 40 min

Servings 2

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

380mg

Sodium

380 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Soy milk + sesame = P-heavy.

Ingredients

Cooked soy milk
Somen noodles
Cucumber, sesame seeds
Salt

Cold Kongguksu Noodle Soy Milk Summer

Cooking Steps

1
Cook noodles cold.
2
Pour soy milk broth.
3
Top with cucumber.

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