Yam Nua Pizza

Yam Nua Pizza combines the vibrant flavors of Thailand's beef salad with the beloved comfort of pizza, creating a high-protein dish that's both savory and satisfying. Topped with tender grilled beef, fresh herbs, and a zesty dressing, this pizza is a delightful fusion that will excite your taste buds.

Yam Nua Pizza
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Thai
610 kcal

Ingredients

  • Pizza dough - 200 grams
  • Beef sirloin - 150 grams
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
  • Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
  • Cucumber - 50 grams, thinly sliced
  • Fresh cilantro - 30 grams, chopped
  • Fresh mint - 30 grams, chopped
  • Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
  • Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
  • Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
  • Mozzarella cheese - 100 grams, shredded
  • Peanuts - 20 grams, crushed

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to a desired thickness and place it on a baking tray.
  3. In a bowl, mix lime juice, fish sauce, minced garlic, and chili flakes to create the dressing.
  4. Season the beef sirloin with salt and pepper, then heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and grill the beef for about 3-4 minutes on each side until medium-rare. Remove from heat and let it rest before slicing thinly.
  5. Spread the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza dough.
  6. Distribute the sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber over the cheese.
  7. Place the sliced beef on top of the vegetables, then drizzle the prepared dressing over the entire pizza.
  8. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
  9. Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and top it with chopped cilantro, mint, and crushed peanuts before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 610
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Carbs: 50 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg
  • Total Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
  • Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein from beef and cheese, supporting muscle growth and repair.
  • Rich in fresh herbs and vegetables that provide vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Tags

ThaiHigh ProteinPizza