Moo Ping (Thai Grilled Pork Skewers)
Moo Ping are popular Thai street food skewers featuring tender, marinated pork grilled to perfection. The pork is infused with a sweet and savory sauce, making it an irresistible snack or appetizer. This recipe yields juicy, flavorful skewers that are easy to prepare at home.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 2 hr 35 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 386 kcal
Allergen information: may contain fish, gluten, molluscs, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 500 gpork shoulder, thinly sliced against the grain
marinade
- 60 mlcoconut milk
- 30 mlsoy sauce
- 15 mloyster sauce
- 15 mlfish sauce
- 15 gpalm sugar, finely chopped
- 4 clovegarlic, minced
- 0.5 tspwhite pepper, ground
- 1 pcscoriander root, pounded into a paste
glaze
- 30 mlfresh coconut milk
- 10 gpalm sugar, finely chopped
Equipment
skewers · grill · large bowl · small saucepan · basting brush
The method
Step by step
- 1
If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the coconut milk, soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, palm sugar, minced garlic, ground white pepper, and coriander root paste for the marinade.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the palm sugar is fully dissolved or finely chopped to integrate well into the marinade.
- 3
Add the thinly sliced pork shoulder to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
About 1 min
- 4
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
Cook’s note: Longer marination results in more tender and flavorful pork.
- 5
Thread the marinated pork onto the soaked skewers, folding the slices back and forth to create compact, wavy pieces.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Do not pack the pork too tightly on the skewers, as this can lead to uneven cooking.
- 6
Prepare the glaze by combining the fresh coconut milk and palm sugar in a small saucepan over low heat.
About 2 min
- 7
Stir until the palm sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is slightly warmed through; set aside.
About 3 min
- 8
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
About 5 min
- 9
Grill the pork skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, brushing generously with the glaze during the last few minutes of cooking.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Watch closely to prevent burning, as the palm sugar in the marinade and glaze can caramelize quickly.
- 10
Continue to cook until the pork is cooked through and has a nice char on the edges.
- 11
Remove from the grill and serve immediately.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 385.5kcal
- Protein
- 23g
- Carbs
- 10g
- Fat
- 28.6g
- Fibre
- 0.8g
- Sugar
- 6.6g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover moo ping in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a pan or microwave until warmed through.