World Flavors Cookbook

Moo Ping (Thai Grilled Pork Skewers)

Juicy, sweet, and savory grilled pork skewers marinated in coconut milk, coriander root, and garlic. The ultimate Thai street snack.

Cuisine: Thailand

Ingredients

• 500g pork neck or shoulder, sliced thin
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 2 tbsp coriander roots, pounded
• 4 cloves garlic, pounded
• 1 tsp white peppercorns, pounded
• 2 tbsp palm sugar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• Bamboo skewers, soaked in water

Instructions

1. Mix all marinade ingredients and toss with the pork. Marinate for at least 4 hours.
2. Thread pork onto skewers.
3. Grill over medium heat (ideally charcoal) until charred and cooked through.
4. Baste with remaining marinade or extra coconut milk while grilling to keep it moist.
5. Serve with sticky rice and "Nam Jim Jaew" (spicy dipping sauce).