Is Yukgaejang — Spicy Beef Soup safe for CKD patients?

This Korean recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1480mg sodium, 620mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Yukgaejang — Spicy Beef Soup 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

Yukgaejang — Spicy Beef Soup

Spicy shredded beef soup with fern brake, mung bean sprouts, glass noodles, egg.

Prep time 120 min

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

1480mg

Sodium

1480 / 2000mg

620mg

Potassium

620 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Gochugaru-based stew = Na concentrated.

Ingredients

Brisket
Fern brake (gosari)
Mung bean sprouts, glass noodles
Gochugaru, garlic

Beef Gochugaru Soup Spicy Yukgaejang

Cooking Steps

1
Boil beef, shred.
2
Simmer with vegetables + gochugaru.

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