Moo Ping (Thai Pork Skewers)
A popular Thai street food, Moo Ping features pork marinated in a savory yet sweet sauce and grilled until perfectly caramelized.
Servings 5 people
Equipment
- 10-12 wooden skewers
Ingredients
- 2 ½ lbs pork butt or pork shoulder
- 5 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or palm sugar
- ¼ cup cilantro stems
- 2 tsp fish sauce
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- ¼ cup neutral oil canola, vegetable, or avocado
- ¼ cup unsweetened coconut milk
- Sushi rice for serving
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the pork: Cut it into 1/4-inch strips, about 3 inches long, preferably against the grain. Place the sliced pork in a bowl and season with a generous pinch of salt.
- In a blender, combine the garlic cloves, both soy sauces, oyster sauce, brown sugar, cilantro stems, fish sauce, white pepper, oil, and coconut milk. Add 2 tablespoons of water and blend until smooth.
- Pour the marinade over the pork and mix well to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
- While the pork is marinating, soak the wooden skewers in water. This can also be done overnight.
- When done marinating, ribbon on 2-3 pieces of pork on the skewer. Folding the meat in a zig-zag motion. The folds of pork should be touching but not tight.
- Preheat the grill to 500°F. Once hot, place the skewers directly on clean grates. Close the lid and cook, rotating every 5 minutes. Cook for 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145°F (always check for doneness before removing off the grill).