Moo Todd and Moo Ping Pork Platter as served at Moo Yai Thai in Sea Bright, New Jersey, as seen on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Season 35.
Recipe courtesy of Moo Yai Thai

Moo Yai Platter

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  • Level: Intermediate
  • Total: 8 hr 35 min (includes overnight chilling time)
  • Active: 35 min
  • Yield: 2 to 3 servings

Ingredients

Directions

Special equipment:
skewers; a deep-fryer
  1. Put the pork strips and flat pieces into two separate bowls. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon black pepper powder and 1 teaspoon salt to the bowl with the strips. Add the garlic, cilantro and the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon pepper powder and 1 teaspoon salt to the bowl with the flat pieces. Marinate both bowls, covered, overnight.
  2. For the Moo Ping: Thread the flat pork on skewers. Cook the skewers in a pan on medium heat, 5 to 6 minutes.
  3. For the Moo Todd: Heat the oil to 305 degrees F in a deep-fryer. Deep fry the pork strips for a few minutes.

Cook’s Note

Both Moo Ping and Moo Todd can be marinated from a few hours to overnight. The longer you marinate the meat, the more tender it gets.