Thai Street Food Style Grilled Pork Skewers -Moo Ping Recipe | Thai Girl in the Kitchen

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thigh

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thigh is lower in fat and pork loin is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is lower in sodium and salt is a common pantry item.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index and white sugar is usually more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories, while milk is a budget-friendly alternative.

Cut pork shoulder into thin strips.

Combine soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic, black pepper, coriander root, coconut milk, and lime juice in a bowl.

Mix the marinade until the sugar dissolves completely.

Add the pork strips to the marinade and coat thoroughly.

Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Thread the marinated pork onto the soaked skewers.

Brush the skewers with sesame oil before grilling.

Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.

Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Serve with sticky rice and a side of spicy dipping sauce.

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