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A delicious and safe one-pot meal for those on a renal diet. This fried rice uses fluffy egg whites, kidney-friendly vegetables, and a savory garlic-ginger sauce without any soy sauce to keep sodium low.
For 4 servings
Blanch the vegetables to reduce potassium
Cook the egg whites
Sauté aromatics and cook the rice
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A delicious and safe one-pot meal for those on a renal diet. This fried rice uses fluffy egg whites, kidney-friendly vegetables, and a savory garlic-ginger sauce without any soy sauce to keep sodium low.
This american recipe takes 40 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 275.14 calories per serving with 11.4g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Combine and finish the fried rice
Replace the white rice with an equal amount of finely riced cauliflower. Add the cauliflower rice in the final step and stir-fry until tender-crisp.
If your diet allows, add 100g of cooked, diced, skinless chicken breast along with the egg whites. Ensure this fits within your daily protein limit.
Using egg whites instead of whole eggs and white rice instead of brown rice significantly reduces the phosphorus content, which is crucial for protecting bone and heart health in individuals with CKD.
By avoiding soy sauce and using a minimal amount of salt, this recipe helps manage blood pressure and prevent fluid retention, key goals of a renal diet.
The recipe uses low-potassium vegetables and includes a blanching step, which can lower the potassium content further, helping to prevent dangerous levels in the blood.
Egg whites provide a high biological value protein that is easily utilized by the body, supplying essential amino acids with less metabolic waste.
Yes, this recipe is specifically designed to be kidney-friendly. It is low in sodium, potassium, and phosphorus by using controlled ingredients like egg whites, white rice, blanched low-potassium vegetables, and no soy sauce.
One serving of this fried rice contains approximately 350-400 calories, making it a suitable portion-controlled meal.
Soy sauce is extremely high in sodium, which must be limited on a renal diet to manage blood pressure and fluid balance. This recipe uses garlic powder, onion powder, and rice vinegar to create flavor without the high sodium content.
It is not recommended for a strict CKD diet. Brown rice is high in phosphorus and potassium, which are typically restricted. White rice is a safer choice for this reason.
You can use other low-potassium vegetables like green beans, zucchini, or cucumber. Always check with your dietitian and remember to blanch them first to further reduce potassium levels.