Thai Pizza
by Tarla Dalal
Next to coconut milk and tropical fruits, Thai cuisine also specializes in the smart use of peanuts and sesame seeds, which is the characteristic exploited by this irresistible pizza!
The Thai Pizza uses an innovative peanut flavoured sauce, and a crunchy topping of typically oriental veggies combined with sesame seeds, soy sauce and paneer or tofu cubes.
While either of these ingredients can be used depending on availability, tofu will accentuate the Thai touch!
Thai Pizza recipe - How to make Thai Pizza
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Baking Time: 15 to 17 minutes Baking Temperature: 200°C (400°F) Total Time:
Makes 2 servings
2 thin crust pizza base [175 mm. (7")
For The Peanut Pizza Sauce
2 tbsp peanut butter
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 tsp soy sauce
For The Mushroom Topping
2 cups sliced mushrooms (khumbh)
1 tbsp oil
2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
2 tsp sesame seeds (til)
2 cups sliced spring onions (whites and greens)
1/4 cup sliced celery (ajmoda)
1/4 cup sliced red capsicum
1/4 cup sliced green capsicum
2 tsp soy sauce
salt and to taste
1/4 cup paneer (cottage cheese) cubes or tofu ( bean curd / soya paneer) cubes
For the peanut pizza sauce
- For the peanut pizza sauce
- Combine all the ingredients in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously. Keep aside.
For the mushroom topping
- For the mushroom topping
- Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic and sesame seeds and saute on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Add the mushrooms and saute on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the spring onions, celery, red capsicum, green capsicum, soya sauce, salt and pepper powde, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 6 minutes or till the mixture turns dry, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the paneer, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 more minute. , while stirring once in between.
- Divide the topping into 2 equal portions and keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Place a pizza base on a clean, dry surface and spread ½ of the peanut pizza sauce evenly over it.
- Arrange 1 portion of the mushroom topping evenly over it.
- Repeat steps 1 and 2 to make 1 more pizza.
- Place both the pizzas on a greased baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 to 12 minutes or till the base is evenly browned.
- Cut into equal wedges and serve immediately.
| Energy | 552 cal |
| Protein | 11.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 46 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Fat | 36.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1304.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 62.7 mg |
| Folic Acid | 37.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 196.3 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 749.5 mg |
| Potassium | 562.5 mg |
| Zinc | 1.3 mg |
Love the peanut sauce and mushroom topping. Just what i was looking for.