Recipe: Pad Thai Bangkok Pizza
Introduction
Exploring the Fusion of Flavors
Ingredients
The Base
- Pizza dough
- Peanut sauce
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
The Toppings
- Chicken or shrimp
- Rice noodles
- Bean sprouts
- Carrots (julienned)
- Green onions (chopped)
- Cilantro (chopped)
- Peanuts (chopped)
- Lime wedges
Instructions
Step 1: Preparing the Base
1. Roll out the pizza dough into your desired shape and thickness.
2. Preheat the oven according to the instructions on the pizza dough packaging.
3. Brush the dough with a thin layer of peanut sauce, leaving a small border around the edges.
Step 2: Cooking the Protein
1. In a separate pan, cook the chicken or shrimp until fully cooked and slightly browned.
2. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 3: Assembling the Pizza
1. Spread a layer of cooked rice noodles over the peanut sauce on the pizza dough.
2. Add the cooked chicken or shrimp on top of the noodles.
3. Sprinkle bean sprouts, julienned carrots, and chopped green onions evenly over the pizza.
Step 4: Baking and Serving
1. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven according to the instructions on the pizza dough packaging.
2. Once the crust is golden brown and the toppings are heated through, remove from the oven.
3. Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the pizza.
4. Garnish with chopped cilantro and peanuts.
5. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.
Conclusion
A Unique Twist on a Classic Dish
By combining the flavors of Pad Thai and pizza, this recipe offers a delightful fusion experience. The tanginess of lime, crunchiness of peanuts, and freshness of cilantro complement the savory peanut sauce and protein toppings. Don’t be afraid to experiment with additional ingredients to make this Pad Thai Bangkok Pizza your own!