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Moo Ping (Thai Grilled Pork Skewers)

Easy Home Cooking
Moo Ping is a beloved Thai street food featuring tender slices of pork shoulder marinated in a rich blend of coconut milk, soy, garlic, and herbs—then grilled to smoky perfection and served with sticky rice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time: Overnight 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds pork shoulder thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons palm sugar or brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 coriander roots or cilantro stems
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
  • Bamboo skewers soaked

Instructions
 

  • Blend garlic, coriander root, and white pepper into a paste.
  • Mix paste with coconut milk, soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and palm sugar.
  • Marinate pork slices with sauce and tapioca starch overnight.
  • Skewer the pork slices.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/moo-ping/

Notes

  • Coriander root gives authentic Thai flavor—if unavailable, use cilantro stems as a substitute.
  • Tapioca starch helps the pork retain moisture and get slightly crisp when grilled.
  • Great for meal prep—marinate the night before and grill fresh the next day.