Non vegThailand
Moo ping
Sweet, garlicky grilled pork skewers with caramelised edges. Bangkok's breakfast on a stick.
40 minTime
27 gProtein each
mildSpice
2hPlan ahead. Soak for 2 hours first; the 40 minutes come after.
Breakfast on a stickMake it your way
Grandma's wayMarinated pork skewers grilled with coconut milk basting.
The original497kcalsame
27 gproteinsame
1 gfibresame
40minutessame
Porkpork shoulder or collar, thin slices
Garlic6 cloves
Coriander leaves (cilantro)roots and stems
White pepper1 tsp
Palm sugar (gula melaka)3 tbsp
Fish sauce1½ tbsp
Oyster sauce1½ tbsp
Soy sauce1 tbsp
Cooking oil (vegetable oil)1 tbsp
Thick coconut milk¼ cup, for bastingMethod
- 1Pound the garlic, coriander roots and white pepper to a paste.
- 2Mix with the palm sugar, sauces and oil, and massage into the pork. Marinate at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- 3Thread the pork tightly onto soaked bamboo skewers, bunching the slices.
- 4Grill over medium coals or a grill pan for 10 to 12 minutes, turning and basting with coconut milk, until caramelised and no pink remains.
Serve it like thisServe skewers on a banana leaf or plate with a bag of warm sticky rice and a spicy jaew dip.