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.

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
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to a desired thickness and place it on a baking tray.
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, fish sauce, minced garlic, and chili flakes to create the dressing.
- 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.
- Spread the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza dough.
- Distribute the sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber over the cheese.
- Place the sliced beef on top of the vegetables, then drizzle the prepared dressing over the entire pizza.
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 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