Moo Ping (Thai grilled pork)

Moo Ping (Thai Grilled Pork Skewers)



Overview

Moo Ping is Thai grilled pork served on skewers, usually made from marinated pork shoulder or pork neck and cooked over charcoal. It’s a common street food and a fast, filling option when you want straightforward protein.

Keto status

Keto friendly with modifications.
The pork is naturally low carb, but the classic marinade often includes sugar or palm sugar, which can push carbs up quickly.

How to order it keto

  • Ask for no sugar / no palm sugar in the marinade

  • Request plain grilled pork seasoned with fish sauce, salt, or pepper

  • Skip sweet dipping sauces or any glaze

  • Order without sticky rice or bread

Typical ingredients

  • Pork shoulder or pork neck

  • Fish sauce

  • Garlic

  • White pepper

  • Soy sauce (sometimes)

  • Sugar or palm sugar (common)

  • Coconut milk (sometimes, small amount)

Macro estimate (approx., per ~120–150g cooked pork)

  • Calories: ~280–320 kcal

  • Protein: ~22–26 g

  • Fat: ~20–24 g

  • Total carbs: ~4–7 g

  • Fiber: 0 g

  • Net carbs: ~4–7 g

Lower end is most likely when sugar is removed from the marinade.

Keto category

Balanced protein/fat