This week’s recipe from the dietitians at Salford Royal is Vegetarian Nasi Goreng. It is an Indonesian dish and Nasi Goreng means ‘fried rice’. This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables, and makes a tasty and speedy week day dinner. If you are following a potassium restriction, remember to[…]
Red lentil stew with dumplings. Red lentil stew with dumplings is our latest recipe and comes from Jane Richardson, a dietitian from Salford Royal. I want to thank Jane for the recipe and also for cooking the dish and sending a photograph of it; it’s really appreciated. Lentils are good source of protein, particularly for[…]
Potato Pancakes In the second of her potato based recipes, Lisa Hobson has provided a recipe for potato pancakes – a great way of using up leftover mashed potato. Ingredients 250g cold mashed potato, or 2 medium-size floury potatoes, cut into chunks 75g plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 eggs 125ml milk 1[…]
During September, our renal friendly recipes will feature a variety of ways to enjoy potatoes suitable for a low potassium diet. Potatoes are naturally high in potassium however the way in which they are cooked can reduce their potassium content. When potatoes are boiled, some of the potassium is lost into the cooking water and[…]
Easy Fish Cakes This recipe for Easy Fish Cakes was provided by Helen Botham, renal dietitian from Salford Royal Foundation Trust. You can try this recipe with any pre-cooked or tinned fish such as salmon, cod, haddock or tuna. You can freeze the fish cakes uncooked and then cook as required. Freeze them in a[…]
Stir Fried Pork with Ginger and Honey Stir fry’s are quick and easy recipes to follow and this recipe for Stir Fried Pork with Ginger and Honey is particularly tasty. I often eat this mid-week. Chinese food can be high in salt but this recipe isn’t as there is no extra salt or flavour enhancers[…]
Simple Chicken Curry (Serves 4) Catherine Buckley shares the second in her series of four dishes, a simple chicken curry. If you have never tried a curry then you do not know what you are missing. The Greek yoghurt ensures that it is not too spicy, for anyone who likes a little extra spice kick,[…]
Rebecca Pearce, renal dietitian at Salford Royal has provided some guidance for those patients at risk of high potassium on how they can enjoy festive food. See below or if you prefer, you can load it via this link. Festive Diet Guidance
Take on the takeaways With World Kidney Day focusing on obesity, what better way to give it the thumbs up by making over some much loved takeaway meals. Creating versions that are hopefully healthier and friendlier to the kidneys. Home-made fish and chips with mushy peas Ingredients for 2 servings 400g baking potato 2 tsp[…]
Fruit Kebabs Have some residual heat left over on your barbecue? Toast up these strawberry and marshmallow kebabs. Hull (remove the tough stalk) from a handful of strawberries Thread 3 strawberries and 4 marshmallows onto a metal skewer Carefully hold over the barbecue turning slowly until the marshmallows are slightly toasted Allow to cool slightly[…]