Is Mul Naengmyeon — Cold Broth Noodles safe for CKD patients?

This Korean recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1480mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 240mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Mul Naengmyeon — Cold Broth Noodles 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

Mul Naengmyeon — Cold Broth Noodles

Chewy noodles in icy beef broth with cucumber, pear, hard egg, mustard.

Prep time 30 min

Servings 2

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

240mg

Phosphorus

240 / 800mg

1480mg

Sodium

1480 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Cold broth = lots of fish sauce. Same Na as soup version.

Ingredients

Buckwheat noodles
Beef broth (icy)
Vinegar, sugar, mustard
Egg, cucumber, pear

Beef Broth Cold Iconic Naengmyeon Noodle Summer

Cooking Steps

1
Make broth, freeze partially.
2
Cook noodles cold.
3
Assemble in chilled bowl.

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