Is Spicy Wood Ear Salad safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 580mg sodium, 220mg potassium, and 80mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Spicy Wood Ear Salad 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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Spicy Wood Ear Salad

Rehydrated wood ear mushrooms tossed in chili-soy-vinegar dressing with garlic and scallion.

Prep time 20 min

Servings 4

Calories 90 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

80mg

Phosphorus

80 / 800mg

580mg

Sodium

580 / 2000mg

220mg

Potassium

220 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Low calorie, moderate Na. Halve the soy.

Ingredients

30g dried wood ear
Garlic, chili oil
Soy 1 tbsp
Vinegar, sugar

Chinese Cold Kidney Friendlier Sichuan Spicy Vegetable Wood Ear

Cooking Steps

1
Soak wood ear 30 min.
2
Blanch 2 min, drain.
3
Toss with dressing.

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