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Moo Ping — traditional dish from Bangkok, Thailand
Street food Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥480kcal
💪37gProtein
🌾12gCarbs
🥑32gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🫘 Soy

Moo Ping

How to order / say it
Say it หมูปิ้ง — [moo PING]
Order I'd like some Moo Ping, please.
Locally ขอหมูปิ้งหนึ่งที่ครับ/ค่ะ
Say locally

Grilled pork skewers marinated in a sweet soy sauce

Why try it?

A beloved street food, Moo Ping reflects the social and communal aspects of dining in Bangkok. Eaten any time of day, these skewers are a testament to the Thai love for bold, smoky flavors.

How it tastes

Juicy and flavorful, Moo Ping skewers have a slightly sweet and savory taste from a marinade with soy sauce, sugar, and spices. Grilled to perfection, they offer a hint of char and are often paired with sticky rice.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Moo Ping's origins lie in the street food culture of Bangkok, gaining popularity in the early 20th century as a convenient on-the-go meal. Its delicious flavor and ease of preparation contributed to its widespread acclaim.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 400 g pork shoulder
  • 🥣 30 ml soy sauce
  • 🥣 20 ml oyster sauce
  • 🍯 20 g sugar
  • 🧄 10 g garlic
  • 🧂 5 g white pepper
  • 🥛 50 ml coconut milk

Method

  1. 1 Cut pork shoulder into small pieces for skewering.
  2. 2 Marinate with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, garlic, white pepper, and coconut milk.
  3. 3 Skewer the pork pieces onto bamboo sticks.
  4. 4 Grill over hot coals until fully cooked, then serve.

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