Thai-Style Grilled Pork Skewers | Moo Yang
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
10 to 12 skewers
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Calories
102 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
Thai-Style Grilled Pork Skewers | Moo Yang
Description
The recipe highlights the use of cilantro root or stems finely chopped to contribute a delicate herbal note without being overpowering. Combined with garlic, white pepper, fish sauce, soy sauce, coconut cream, and sugar, the marinade balances salty, sweet, and creamy elements. Pork tenderloin is sliced thinly at an angle to absorb the marinade effectively and cooks quickly on skewers, resulting in tender bites.
Using soaked wooden or bamboo skewers prevents burning during grilling, and a charcoal grill imparts a preferred smoky flavor. The pork cooks within 5 to 8 minutes, turning several times for even caramelization while retaining juiciness. Serving immediately after grilling ensures the best texture and flavor.
While cilantro root is traditional, cilantro stems are an acceptable substitute. The dish is a balanced example of Thai street food influenced by fresh herbs and creamy coconut with straightforward grilling technique.
Ingredients
- 2 garlic finely chopped, cloves
- 6 Cilantro roots finely chopped, or a small handful cilantro stems
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground white pepper freshly ground
- 4 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce we mean "light" as in not a dark soy sauce you find at Asian markets although low-sodium would also work, light
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) coconut cream canned
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil mild
- 1 tablespoon superfine sugar (or just blitz granulated sugar in a blender until finely ground but not powdery)
- 1 pound pork tenderloin thinly sliced at an angle into strips, or loin
Instructions
- If using wooden or bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 1 hour to prevent them from burning.
- Meanwhile, combine all the ingredients but the pork in a large bowl and mix well. Add the pork and marinate for at least half an hour.
- Fire up the grill (preferably a charcoal one) and let it settle on medium or medium-high flames.
- Weave the strips of pork onto the skewers, allowing as much of the marinade to cling to the pork as you desire. Grill, turning a few times, until the pork is cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Serve the grilled pork skewers immediately.
Notes
- Cilantro root is commonly used in Thai cooking for a milder herbal flavor; if unavailable, cilantro stems are a suitable substitute.
- Soak wooden or bamboo skewers for at least 1 hour before grilling to prevent burning.
- Use light soy sauce rather than dark for the intended mild saltiness and color.
- Grill pork strips evenly and serve immediately for best tenderness and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10to 12 skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1skewer | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 643mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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