International Fusion Pizza

7 Nov 2024

This unique pizza combines flavors and ingredients from Italian, Mexican, Japanese, and Middle Eastern cuisines, creating an incredibly interesting and layered dish. This culinary experiment offers rich and harmonious flavors that you won't find in any classic pizza.

International

Medium 30 min 850 cal

Steps

1. Prepare the dough in a classic Italian style, rolling it out to medium thickness. Transfer it onto a baking sheet or pizza stone. 2. Spread the Mexican salsa evenly across the dough. Lightly drizzle teriyaki sauce for a sweet note that balances the spiciness of the salsa. 3. Start layering with mozzarella, followed by feta and fried halloumi. Distribute slices of quesadilla cheese evenly for melty goodness. 4. Top with sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, prosciutto, and pickled ginger, creating layers of flavor: sweetness, saltiness, and mild spice. 5. Bake the pizza in a preheated oven at 250°C (482°F) for 8-10 minutes until the cheese melts and the crust turns golden. 6. After baking, add avocado slices, sprinkle with black sesame seeds, and chili flakes for heat. Garnish with cilantro and basil.

Ingredients

Pizza Dough: - Traditional Italian pizza dough (store-bought or homemade) Sauce: - Spicy Mexican salsa — 3-4 tbsp - Japanese teriyaki sauce — 1-2 tbsp Toppings: - Mozzarella (Italy) — 100 g, grated or torn into pieces - Feta (Greece) — 50 g, diced - Halloumi (Middle East) — 50 g, lightly fried and diced - Quesadilla cheese (Mexico) — 50 g, sliced - Sun-dried tomatoes (Italy) — 5-6, finely chopped - Pickled ginger (Japan) — 10 g, thinly sliced - Prosciutto or Parma ham (Italy) — 50 g, thinly sliced - Kalamata olives (Greece) — 6-8, halved - Fresh avocado (Mexico) — 1/2, thinly sliced after baking Final Touches: - Black sesame seeds (Japan) — 1/2 tsp for garnish - Fresh cilantro and basil — a handful (for aroma) - Pinch of red chili flakes — for a hint of heat