Is Bossam — Wrapped Boiled Pork safe for CKD patients?

This Korean recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 820mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Bossam — Wrapped Boiled Pork 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

Bossam — Wrapped Boiled Pork

Pork belly boiled with herbs, sliced, wrapped in cabbage with kimchi and ssamjang.

Prep time 120 min

Servings 4

Calories 480 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

480

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

820mg

Sodium

820 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Boiled = lower-Na than fried. Skip ssamjang.

Ingredients

1kg pork belly
Doenjang for broth
Garlic, ginger
Napa cabbage
Ssamjang dip

Boiled Bossam Cabbage Kidney Friendlier Pork Wrapped

Cooking Steps

1
Boil pork 90 min with doenjang.
2
Slice thin.
3
Diners wrap in cabbage.

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