Easy lunch! Japanese-style pizza with whitebait, chikuwa and leeks
Perfect for summer! This Japanese-inspired pizza is a healthy and flavorful twist on the classic. It combines sweet leeks, savory whitebait, and chewy slices of chikuwa (a Japanese fish cake) for a light yet satisfying bite. The touch of chili peppers adds just the right amount of heat, and a drizzle of olive oil brings everything together.
Not only is it easy to make—just chop, layer, and bake—but it’s also a wholesome choice, packed with protein and nutrients from the seafood and veggies. It’s perfect for a light lunch or as a healthy, shareable appetizer with drinks.
Pro tip: For a crispy crust, brush olive oil all the way to the edges of the dough. Place sliced leaks on top for a beautifully roasted finish. Keep an eye on the pizza as it bakes—every oven is different, so once the edges are golden and the cheese is bubbly, it’s ready to enjoy!
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Easy lunch! Japanese-style pizza with whitebait, chikuwa and leeks
Perfect for summer! This Japanese-inspired pizza is a healthy and flavorful twist on the classic. It combines sweet leeks, savory whitebait, and chewy slices of chikuwa (a Japanese fish cake) for a light yet satisfying bite. The touch of chili peppers adds just the right amount of heat, and a drizzle of olive oil brings everything together.
Not only is it easy to make—just chop, layer, and bake—but it’s also a wholesome choice, packed with protein and nutrients from the seafood and veggies. It’s perfect for a light lunch or as a healthy, shareable appetizer with drinks.
Pro tip: For a crispy crust, brush olive oil all the way to the edges of the dough. Place sliced leaks on top for a beautifully roasted finish. Keep an eye on the pizza as it bakes—every oven is different, so once the edges are golden and the cheese is bubbly, it’s ready to enjoy!
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Cooking Instructions
- 1
Slice the leeks into thin rounds, about 2-3 mm thick.
Cut the chikuwa into slices, about 5 mm thick.
- 2
Brush the pizza dough with olive oil.
Top with sliced chikuwa, boiled whitebait (shirasu), and shredded cheese.
- 3
Once you’ve placed the leeks on top, gently brush the surface with shiro dashi (a light Japanese soup stock) for extra flavor.
- 4
Drizzle olive oil over the dough, top with sliced chili peppers, and bake in a toaster oven at 260°C (500°F) for 7-8 minutes.
Once baked, transfer the pizza to a plate and sprinkle with coarsely ground black pepper to finish.
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