Shaanxi Flatbread Pizza

Shaanxi Flatbread Pizza is a delightful fusion of traditional Chinese flavors and Italian pizza, featuring a crispy flatbread base topped with savory marinated meats and fresh vegetables. This Halal dish brings the vibrant street food culture of Shaanxi to your kitchen in a unique and satisfying way.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 200 grams
• Water - 100 ml
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Ground lamb (or beef) - 150 grams
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Five-spice powder - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Green bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1 small, sliced
• Fresh cilantro - a handful, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Mozzarella cheese - 100 grams, shredded

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt, then gradually add water while kneading until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the ground lamb with soy sauce, five-spice powder, coriander powder, and chili flakes. Allow marinating for 10 minutes.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated lamb and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Divide the dough into two equal portions and roll each into a flat circle about 0.5 cm thick.
5. Heat the remaining olive oil in a clean skillet over medium heat. Cook each flatbread for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
6. Once the flatbreads are cooked, layer each with the cooked lamb, diced green bell pepper, sliced red onion, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
7. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook on low heat for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
8. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the lamb, supporting muscle health.
• Contains fresh vegetables, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

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