Is Lu Rou Fan — Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1180mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 230mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Lu Rou Fan — Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice 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.

Lu Rou Fan — Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice

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Lu Rou Fan — Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice

Diced pork belly slow-braised in soy, rock sugar, and five-spice, served over rice — Taiwanese icon.

Prep time 75 min

Servings 4

Calories 520 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

520

Calories

230mg

Phosphorus

230 / 800mg

1180mg

Sodium

1180 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Sauce = Na bomb. Use just 2 tbsp on rice not whole bowl.

Ingredients

400g pork belly, diced
Soy 4 tbsp (reduce)
Rock sugar
Five-spice, ginger
Shallot

Braised Iconic Pork Pork Belly Rice Taiwan

Cooking Steps

1
Render pork.
2
Braise with sauce 50 min.
3
Serve over rice.

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