New York-Style Pizza with a Japanese Twist

Ingredients

This pizza has a Japanese twist, with toppings such as shiitake mushrooms, nori seaweed, and wasabi. The crust is also adapted to Japanese cuisine, with a slightly thinner and crispier crust than a traditional New York-style pizza. We alse have the original recipe for New York-Style Pizza, so you can check it out.

• 1 pound (450g) pizza dough 1 pound (450g) pizza dough
• 1/2 cup (120ml) tomato sauce 1/2 cup (120ml) tomato sauce
• 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup (50g) shiitake mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup (50g) shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup (10g) nori seaweed, shredded 1/4 cup (10g) nori seaweed, shredded
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) soy sauce 1 tablespoon (15ml) soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) rice vinegar 1 tablespoon (15ml) rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon (5g) wasabi paste 1 teaspoon (5g) wasabi paste
• 1/4 cup (30g) scallions, sliced 1/4 cup (30g) scallions, sliced
• 1/4 cup (30g) sesame seeds 1/4 cup (30g) sesame seeds

Nutrition

• Calories: 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat: 10g (5g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 45g (5g sugars)
• Protein: 12g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat oven to 450F (230C).
2. 2.
   Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to desired thickness.
3. 3.
   Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
4. 4.
   Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce.
5. 5.
   Add sliced shiitake mushrooms and shredded nori seaweed on top of the cheese.
6. 6.
   In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and wasabi paste. Drizzle over the pizza.
7. 7.
   Sprinkle sliced scallions and sesame seeds over the pizza.
8. 8.
   Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Shiitake mushrooms — Make sure to clean them thoroughly before slicing. You can also sauté them in a pan with a little bit of oil before adding them to the pizza for extra flavor.
• Nori seaweed — Shred the nori seaweed into small pieces before adding it to the pizza. You can also toast it in a dry pan for a few seconds to bring out its flavor.
• Wasabi paste — Use wasabi paste sparingly, as it can be quite spicy. You can also substitute it with wasabi powder mixed with water.

Tips & Tricks

• For a crispier crust, preheat your baking sheet or pizza stone in the oven before placing the pizza on it.
• You can also add other Japanese ingredients to the pizza, such as pickled ginger or bonito flakes.
• If you don't have wasabi paste, you can substitute it with horseradish mixed with mustard.

Serving advice

Serve hot, straight out of the oven. Cut into slices and serve with chopsticks for a fun and unique twist.

Presentation advice

Garnish with extra shredded nori seaweed and sliced scallions for a pop of color and flavor.