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Golden Spiced Potato & Salami Bread Pizza with Thai-Mexican Fusion Crust
A bold multi-continental fusion dish featuring a crispy French-Italian bread base infused with Indian spices, topped with Chinese five-spice salami, creamy Mediterranean cheese sauce, Thai chili-paprika seasoning, and roasted potatoes. This innovative creation marries the comfort of American pizza with Middle Eastern za'atar flavors and Vietnamese caramelized onion notes, finished with a drizzle of herb-infused oil.
75 min
Medium
4 servings
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Taste Profile
Sweet3/10
Salty7/10
Sour2/10
Umami7/10
Spicy4/10
🥄 Texture
Golden, crisp crust with an egg-washed exterior gives a crunchy first bite that yields to a soft, slightly chewy interior. The creamy cheese sauce provides velvety mouthfeel while crispy fried potato slices and caramelized onions add contrasting crunch and tender, sticky layers; diced salami and optional chicken nugget pieces add chewy, meaty bites.
👃 Aroma
Warm smoky notes of paprika and cumin mingle with the sweet perfume of caramelized onions and toasty baked dough. Fried potato and salami contribute rich, savory meatiness while a faint peppery heat from red pepper flakes and black pepper rounds out the scent.
🍷 Pairs Well With
A moderately hoppy amber lager or a crisp off-dry Riesling — both cut through the richness and complement the smoky-spiced toppings; for a non-alcoholic option, a sparkling citrus kombucha or soda water with lime works well.
🥗 Side Dishes
A bright cilantro–lime slaw or simple mixed greens with a tangy vinaigrette to cut richness and add freshness; pickled cucumbers or a Mexican-style street corn salad (esquites) are excellent for contrast and added texture.
Ingredients(19 items)
- 12 cups all-purpose flour
- 21/2 teaspoon instant yeast
- 33/4 cup warm water
- 41 teaspoon salt
- 51 tablespoon sugar
- 62 tablespoons olive oil
- 71 medium potato (thinly sliced)
- 83 ounces salami (diced)
- 91 large onion (caramelized)
- 101 cup shredded cheese (mixed mozzarella and feta)
- 112 tablespoons butter
- 121/4 cup milk
- 131 tablespoon paprika
- 141 teaspoon ground cumin (Indian spice)
- 151/2 teaspoon Thai red pepper flakes
- 161/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 172 tablespoons oil (for cooking)
- 181 egg (for egg wash)
- 194 chicken nuggets (cut into pieces, optional topping)
Nutrition Information(per serving)
485
Calories
18g
Protein
52g
Carbs
22g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Mix 2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon yeast, 3/4 cup warm water, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a large bowl. Knead for 8 minutes until smooth, then let rise for 45 minutes covered.
- 2
While dough rises, caramelize 1 large diced onion in 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and sweet.
- 3
Thinly slice 1 medium potato and fry in 1 tablespoon oil until golden and crispy (about 8 minutes). Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and set aside.
- 4
Prepare the cheese sauce: melt 1 tablespoon butter, whisk in 1 tablespoon flour, gradually add 1/4 cup milk while stirring constantly until creamy and thick (3 minutes). Remove from heat.
- 5
In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon Thai red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to create the fusion spice blend.
- 6
Punch down risen dough and stretch into a 10-inch round pizza base on a lightly oiled surface. Brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- 7
Beat 1 egg and brush over the dough surface for a golden finish.
- 8
Spread the creamy cheese sauce evenly over the dough base, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
- 9
Layer the crispy potato slices, caramelized onions, and 3 ounces diced salami evenly across the pizza.
- 10
Sprinkle the fusion spice blend generously over all toppings. Add 4 diced chicken nuggets if desired for extra texture and American influence.
- 11
Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 18-22 minutes until the crust is golden brown and crispy, and cheese is bubbly.
- 12
Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and serve hot.
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