Crispy Pork Belly Pizza

Crispy Pork Belly Pizza combines tender, flavorful pork belly with a crispy crust and fresh toppings, offering a delightful twist on traditional pizza. This dish brings the savory essence of Chinese cuisine to the beloved pizza format, perfect for a unique meal experience.

Ingredients

• Pork belly - 250 grams
• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Chinese five-spice powder - 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Mozzarella cheese - 100 grams, shredded
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Red bell pepper - 1/2, sliced
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Score the skin of the pork belly in a crosshatch pattern and rub it with salt, pepper, and Chinese five-spice powder.
3. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce and sesame oil, then brush the mixture over the pork belly.
4. Place the pork belly in a baking dish and roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the skin is crispy.
5. While the pork is roasting, roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
6. Once the pork belly is crispy, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.
7. Spread the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough.
8. Top the cheese with the sliced pork belly, red bell pepper, and sprinkle with chili flakes.
9. Bake the pizza in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
10. Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 620
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 42 g
• Saturated Fat: 13 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
• Contains healthy fats from the pork belly, supporting energy needs.

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