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Moo Ping, and where to source it

Moo Ping — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Moo Ping Thai 5best2buy.com

Baste the skewers with coconut cream as they grill so the sugars in the milk lacquer and char the meat instead of drying it out.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep20 min plus marinate
Cook15 min
Makes12 skewers
CuisineThai
Cost$$$
Gluten-freeDairy-free
Contains  fish · shellfish
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 12 skewers
pork shoulder, sliced thin
1.5 lb
680 g
Local / market
coconut milk
1/2 cup
120 ml
garlic cloves
6
6
cilantro root
3
3
white peppercorns
1 tsp
3 g
Local / market
oyster sauce
2 tbsp
30 ml
Local / market
fish sauce
1 tbsp
15 ml
palm sugar
2 tbsp
30 g
Local / market
bamboo skewers
12
12
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●● Squeaky clean
About as virtuous as dinner gets. · plan ahead — needs marinating, soaking, or resting time
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Air fryerGrill
The Method
  1. Pound the garlic, cilantro root, and white peppercorns to a rough paste in a mortar.5 min
  2. Mix the paste with coconut milk, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and palm sugar, then toss the sliced pork through it. Marinate at least two hours or overnight.10 min
  3. Thread the pork onto soaked bamboo skewers, folding each slice back and forth so it sits flat.10 min
  4. Grill over medium coals, turning often, and baste with reserved coconut cream so the edges caramelize.12 min
  5. Pull when charred at the edges but still juicy, and serve hot with sticky rice.1 min
The Toolkit

mortar and pestle · charcoal grill · bamboo skewers

Straight Answers
Can you make Moo Ping in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — this is exactly what an air fryer does well. Work in a single layer so the air can move, and shake or flip halfway for even crisping. It runs a touch faster than the oven, so check early.

Can you freeze Moo Ping? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Moo Ping ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.

Is Moo Ping gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Moo Ping vegan? — No

No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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