Kidney & Urinary Health

Asian Food Edition- These recipes are tailored for kidney health by using low-sodium seasonings, controlled portions of potassium-rich foods, and limited phosphorus. Each dish is light on the kidneys while providing balanced protein and fresh flavors. Designed for chronic kidney disease, dialysis patients, or post-transplant recovery, they help protect kidney function and support overall urinary health.

🥢 Steamed Tilapia with Ginger

Cook Time: 12 min

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 2 tilapia fillets

• 1-inch ginger, sliced

• 1 tsp olive oil

Directions:

1. Place fish on a plate, top with ginger.

2. Steam 8–10 minutes, drizzle with olive oil.

🥬 Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry

Cook Time: 6 min

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 2 cups napa cabbage, chopped

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 clove garlic, minced

Directions:

1. Heat oil, sauté garlic until fragrant.

2. Add cabbage, stir-fry until tender.

🍲 Clear Winter Melon Soup

Cook Time: 20 min

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 200g winter melon, cubed

• 4 cups water

• 1 slice ginger

Directions:

1. Simmer winter melon and ginger in water until tender.

2. Serve warm.

🐔 Poached Chicken with Cucumber Salad

Cook Time: 15 min

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 150g chicken breast

• ½ cucumber, sliced

• 1 tsp rice vinegar

Directions:

1. Poach chicken until fully cooked, slice thin.

2. Toss cucumber with vinegar, serve alongside chicken.

🥦 Broccoli with Garlic Oil

Cook Time: 7 min

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 cup broccoli florets (limit portion for potassium control)

• 1 tsp olive oil

• 1 clove garlic, minced

Directions:

1. Lightly steam broccoli.

2. Drizzle with garlic oil before serving.

🍤 Shrimp & Zucchini Stir-Fry

Cook Time: 8 min

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 150g shrimp, peeled

• 1 cup zucchini slices

• 1 tsp olive oil

Directions:

1. Stir-fry shrimp until pink.

2. Add zucchini, cook 2–3 minutes.

🍆 Steamed Eggplant with Sesame Drizzle

Cook Time: 10 min

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 small eggplant, sliced

• ½ tsp sesame oil

Directions:

1. Steam eggplant until soft.

2. Drizzle with sesame oil.

🥗 Daikon & Carrot Salad

Cook Time: 10 min

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• ½ cup daikon, julienned

• ½ cup carrot, julienned

• 1 tsp rice vinegar

Directions:

1. Toss vegetables with vinegar.

2. Chill before serving.

🍚 White Rice with Steamed Vegetables

Cook Time: 20 min

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked white rice

• ½ cup mixed low-potassium vegetables

Directions:

1. Serve steamed vegetables over rice.

🥩 Minced Chicken & Tofu Stew

Cook Time: 15 min

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 100g ground chicken

• 200g soft tofu, cubed

• 1 tsp olive oil

Directions:

1. Sauté chicken until cooked.

2. Add tofu, simmer 3–4 minutes.

🍵 Barley & Mushroom Soup

Cook Time: 30 min

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup pearl barley (rinse well)

• 4 cups water

• 4 button mushrooms, sliced

Directions:

1. Simmer barley in water for 20 minutes.

2. Add mushrooms, cook until tender.

🥒 Pickled Cucumber (Low-Sodium)

Cook Time: 5 min + 1 hr rest

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cucumbers, sliced

• 2 tbsp rice vinegar

Directions:

1. Toss cucumber with vinegar.

2. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

🍠 Steamed Japanese Sweet Potato (Limit portion for potassium)

Cook Time: 15 min

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 small Japanese sweet potato

Directions:

1. Steam until tender, serve in small portion.

🥚 Steamed Egg with Spinach (Small spinach portion to control potassium)

Cook Time: 12 min

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs

• 1 cup water

• ¼ cup spinach, chopped

Directions:

1. Beat eggs with water, pour into ramekin.

2. Add spinach, steam until set.

🐟 Grilled White Fish with Lemon

Cook Time: 10 min

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 2 white fish fillets

• 1 tsp lemon juice

Directions:

1. Grill fish until cooked through.

2. Drizzle with lemon juice.