Is Yu Xiang Pork Shreds safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1050mg sodium, 420mg potassium, and 230mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Yu Xiang Pork Shreds 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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🇨🇳 China · Chinese

Yu Xiang Pork Shreds

Slivered pork stir-fried with carrots, wood ear, and a tangy 'fish-fragrant' sauce (no fish — just balanced flavors).

Prep time 25 min

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

230mg

Phosphorus

230 / 800mg

1050mg

Sodium

1050 / 2000mg

420mg

Potassium

420 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Sauce is sweet-sour-spicy-savory — multiple Na sources. Halve the soy.

Ingredients

300g pork loin, shredded
Carrot, wood ear
Sichuan pickled chili
Sauce: soy, vinegar, sugar

Pork Sichuan Spicy Stir Fried Sweet Sour Yu Xiang

Cooking Steps

1
Marinate pork.
2
Stir-fry pickled chili + garlic.
3
Add pork, then vegetables, then sauce.

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