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Char Siu pork Chinese pizza served
Fusion pizza featuring sweet and savoury Chinese Char Siu pork

Chinese Char Siu pizza

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
Char Siu is the uncrowned king of Chinese BBQ: sweet, savoury and sticky. This fusion pizza marries Cantonese flavours (hoisin, soy, honey) with Italian technique. The caramelised edges of the pork and the melting cheese create a surprisingly harmonious, umami-rich pairing.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 920 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Chinese

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Frying pan for searing meat
  • Baking tray or pizza stone
  • Knife

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Sesame seeds
⚠️ Soya

Instructions

1 ✓

Cut the meat into thin strips. Toss with the Chinese spices and a little oil. Flash fry in a hot pan until it turns white (approx. 3-4 minutes).

Tip: You don't need to cook it completely, as it will bake in the oven, preventing it from drying out (moisture retention).
2 ✓

Preheat the oven to 220°C.

Tip: A hot oven is essential.
3 ✓

Roll out the dough and spread with the sauce.

Tip: If you have Hoisin sauce, mix it with the tomato sauce for a more authentic taste.
4 ✓

Sprinkle with cheese, then distribute the pre-cooked meat over the top.

Tip: Put the cheese underneath to act as 'glue' holding the meat.
5 ✓

Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese melts and the dough is golden brown.

Tip: The edges of the meat will brown beautifully by this time (Maillard reaction).
6 ✓

After baking, drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with fresh spring onions and coriander.

Tip: Never overheat sesame oil as it becomes bitter. It is best used as a finishing seasoning.

Recipe FAQ

What meat should I use?
Pork tenderloin or leg, as these cook quickly and stay tender.
What if I don't have Char Siu spice mix?
Use soy sauce, honey, garlic and a pinch of cinnamon or Chinese five-spice powder.

Ingredients

  • 1 pc Pizza dough
  • 200 g Pork tenderloin or leg
  • 150 g Tomato sauce (or Hoisin sauce as a base)
  • 150 g Mozzarella cheese
  • 2 stalks Fresh spring onions
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 2 tsp Chinese spice mix (Char Siu powder or Five-spice)
  • 5 g Fresh coriander