Moo Ping

Moo Ping

Moo Ping – Thai Grilled Pork Skewers

Juicy, flavorful pork skewers marinated in rich Thai aromatics and grilled to perfection. A must-make Thai street food recipe for summer!

Ingredients (5 servings)

Item Amount
Boneless pork butt or shoulder 2½ lb (1.1 kg)
Kosher salt To taste
Neutral oil (canola, vegetable) ¼ cup
Unsweetened coconut milk ¼ cup
Fresh cilantro stems (chopped) ¼ cup
Soy sauce 2 tbsp
Dark soy sauce 1 tbsp
Oyster sauce 1 tbsp
Dark brown sugar (or palm sugar) 1 tbsp
Fish sauce 2 tsp
Ground white pepper ¼ tsp
Garlic cloves 5 cloves
Water 2 tbsp
Fresh cilantro For garnish
Cooked white sushi rice For serving

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Slice pork into ¼-inch thick, 3-inch long strips (against the grain). Season with salt and set aside.
  2. Blend oil, coconut milk, cilantro stems, soy sauces, oyster sauce, sugar, fish sauce, pepper, garlic, and water until smooth.
  3. Pour marinade over pork, mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 3–12 hours.
  4. Soak wooden skewers in water (overnight if possible).
  5. Skewer 2–3 pieces of pork per stick, folding loosely.
  6. Preheat grill to 500°F (260°C). Grill skewers for 15 minutes, rotating every 5 minutes until internal temp reaches 145°F (63°C).
  7. Let rest 5 minutes. Serve hot with sushi rice and cilantro.

Estimated Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 420
  • Protein: 32g
  • Fat: 28g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 850mg

Cooking Tips

  • Don’t skip the marinating time—it helps tenderize and flavor the pork deeply.
  • If you don’t have dark soy sauce, use regular soy sauce and a bit of molasses or brown sugar.
  • Grill over high heat quickly to get caramelization without drying out the meat.