Moo Ping is a popular Thai street food that consists of marinated grilled pork skewers. The meat is marinated in a sweet and savory blend of soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, and palm sugar, which gives it a rich flavor and a slightly caramelized texture when grilled on charcoal. Charcoal grilling gives meat, like this grilled pork, a depth of flavor that makes it impossible to resist.
Moo Ping is usually served with sticky rice and some sliced cucumber to balance out the sweetness of the marinade. This dish is known for being an affordable, portable, and filling snack that is perfect for on-the-go eating. It is also commonly found at night markets and food stalls throughout Thailand.
As a special feature, some variations of the recipe use coconut milk in the marinade to give the pork an extra creamy and rich flavor. Moo Ping can also be made using chicken or beef instead of pork, depending on the preference of the cook.
Moo Ping Recipe (Thai Grilled Pork Skewers) by Chef David Thompson
Ingredients
For the marinade
Instructions
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Cut the meat into thin, 2-cm-square pieces. If using, cut the pork fat into rectangles that are 2 cm by 5 mm
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Make the marinade
Coriander root, salt, garlic, and pepper should be ground into a thin paste in a pestle and mortar. Sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, and oil should all be combined. For around three hours, marinate the pork and fat in this combination. The more cautious can put this in the refrigerator, but it is best marinated overnight if doing so.
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The bamboo skewers should be soaked in water for around 30 minutes. This stops them from scorching and burning while the pork grillsÂ
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Prepare the grill (using charcoal grill is best)
Thread a piece of pork fat, if using, on to the skewer first followed by two or three pieces of the marinated pork. Add another skewer and repeat.Â
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Grill the skewers gently, turning them frequently to minimize charring and encourage even caramelization and cooking, after the flames are smoldering, if not really starting to die. While they grill, dab them with the coconut cream. The coals should begin to smoulder as a result, giving off a smoky flavor. Grill every skewer.
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Note
Moo Ping are served warm or cold in the streets, where they are reheated over the grill before being served.
User Reviews
A fantastic recipe for grilled pork. I chopped my pork into strips instead of skewering it. Similar to a boneless skewer, i’ll make this again without a doubt.
A fantastic recipe for grilled pork. I chopped my pork into strips instead of skewering it. Similar to a boneless skewer, i’ll make this again without a doubt.