Szechuan Pepperoni

Szechuan Pepperoni is a delightful fusion of spicy Szechuan flavors and classic pizza, topped with a zesty tomato sauce, spicy pepperoni, and a hint of Sichuan peppercorns. This unique dish offers a bold taste experience that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Mozzarella cheese - 150 grams, shredded
• Szechuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon, toasted and ground
• Spicy pepperoni slices - 100 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh basil - 5 grams, chopped
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Red chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, about 0.5 cm thick.
3. Transfer the rolled dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza stone.
4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, covering it evenly.
6. Arrange the spicy pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
7. In a small bowl, mix the ground Szechuan peppercorns, salt, black pepper, and optional red chili flakes.
8. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the pizza.
9. Drizzle olive oil over the top of the pizza for added flavor.
10. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
11. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute before slicing.
12. Garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 620
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 950 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Contains protein from cheese and pepperoni for muscle health.
• Szechuan peppercorns may aid in digestion and have anti-inflammatory properties.

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