Moo Ping (Thai Pork Skewers) Recipe

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| Last Updated on June 5, 2024
Moo ping, also known as Thai pork skewers, is a popular street food in Thailand. This recipe features flavor-packed ground pork which is skewered, then grilled to golden brown perfection and served with sweet chili sauce.
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Chef Elham has been teaching her unique style of elegant cuisine for the past 16 years. She nurtured her gift as a teacher with Sur La Table as the manager of the culinary program. Her specialties include classic French dishes as well as beloved Asian favorites that entice the palate. Chef Elham is thorough, patient and loves to see her students making great food and having fun while doing it.

Ingredients

Servings:
8
3/4 lb
ground pork, see notes
4
garlic cloves, minced
1 cup(s)
cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 tsp
sugar
1 tbsp
soy sauce
sea or kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tbsp
grated fresh ginger
8
lemongrass stalks, trimmed and slightly bruised with a meat tenderizer or the handle of your knife, see notes
sweet chili sauce, to serve
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Directions 5 steps | 35 Minutes

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, crushed garlic, chopped cilantro, sugar and soy sauce. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.

Moo Ping (Thai Pork Skewers) Recipe: In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, crushed garlic, chopped cilantro, sugar and soy sauce.
Step 2

Divide the pork into eight portions. Dampen your hands with water (to prevent sticking) and mold each portion into a ball.

Moo Ping (Thai Pork Skewers) Recipe: Divide the pork into eight portions.
Step 3

Preheat the grill, stovetop grill pan or broiler. Stick a length of lemongrass or skewer halfway into each ball. Press the meat mixture around the lemongrass to make an elongated meatball shape.

Moo Ping (Thai Pork Skewers) Recipe: Preheat the grill, stovetop grill pan or broiler.
Step 4

Cook the moo ping on a hot grill, stovetop grill pan or under the broiler for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through.

Moo Ping (Thai Pork Skewers) Recipe: Cook the moo ping on a hot grill, stovetop grill pan or under the broiler for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
Step 5

Serve with the chili sauce for dipping. Enjoy!

Moo Ping (Thai Pork Skewers) Recipe: Serve with the chili sauce for dipping.

Notes:

Variations:

  • You can use ground beef, ground turkey or a combination of both.
  • Use bamboo skewers instead of lemongrass.
  • Serve as a meal with steamed jasmine rice.

Do Ahead:

  • The ground pork mixture can be made 5 days ahead and refrigerated.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
138
FAT
9.2 g
PROTEIN
7.9 g
CARBS
6.3 g
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Sam N.

Sam

13 Jul 2022

I LOVE pork skewers and these are really nice! The video was very helpful.

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Carmela G.

Carmela

Cozymeal Team Member

12 Jul 2022

This Moo Ping (Thai Pork Skewers) Recipe is definitely packed with flavors. Simply yet delicious.

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