Is Drunken Noodles — Pad Kee Mao safe for CKD patients?

This Thai recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1380mg sodium, 420mg potassium, and 240mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Drunken Noodles — Pad Kee Mao 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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🇹🇭 Thailand · Thai

Drunken Noodles — Pad Kee Mao

Wide noodles stir-fried with chili, garlic, holy basil, and protein — bold and fiery.

Prep time 20 min

Servings 2

Calories 520 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

520

Calories

240mg

Phosphorus

240 / 800mg

1380mg

Sodium

1380 / 2000mg

420mg

Potassium

420 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Higher chili helps but doesn't lower Na. Halve oyster sauce.

Ingredients

Wide noodles
Chicken or beef
Holy basil, chili, garlic
Soy sauces, oyster

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Cooking Steps

1
Stir-fry chili + garlic.
2
Add protein.
3
Add noodles + sauces + basil.

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