Char Siu BBQ Pizza

Char Siu BBQ Pizza combines the rich flavors of Chinese barbecue pork with the beloved format of pizza, creating a delightful fusion dish. Topped with fresh vegetables and a light sauce, it's a healthy option that satisfies both pizza and Asian cuisine cravings.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pizza dough - 200 grams
• Char Siu pork - 100 grams, thinly sliced
• Low-sodium soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Hoisin sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded - 100 grams
• Red bell pepper - 1, thinly sliced
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone.
4. In a small bowl, mix the low-sodium soy sauce and hoisin sauce. Brush this mixture over the pizza dough to create a flavorful base.
5. Evenly distribute the sliced Char Siu pork over the sauce-covered dough.
6. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pork.
7. Add the thinly sliced red bell pepper on top of the cheese.
8. Drizzle the olive oil over the pizza for added flavor.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
10. Once baked, remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped green onions and cilantro on top.
11. Optionally, sprinkle sesame seeds over the pizza before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Whole wheat dough provides more fiber than traditional pizza crust.
• Char Siu pork adds protein while being lower in fat when prepared with lean cuts.

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