- Can I use other meat?
- Yes, it works with pork tenderloin or chicken breast, but beef gives the authentic character.
Korean Bulgogi beef pizza
Korean BBQ meets Italian pizza. 'Bulgogi' literally means 'fire meat', referring to thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet and savoury sauce. In this fusion dish, the acidity of tomato sauce, the stretch of mozzarella and the caramelised flavours of the marinated meat create a surprisingly harmonious unity. A real flavour bomb, crowned by the scent of sesame oil.
Ingredients
1
pc
Pizza dough (shop-bought or homemade)
200
g
Beef (e.g. sirloin)
150
g
Tomato sauce
150
g
Mozzarella cheese
2
stalks
Fresh spring onions
1
tbsp
Sesame oil
1
tsp
Korean spices (Gochugaru or chilli flakes and sesame)
5
g
Fresh coriander
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Equipment Needed
- Baking paper
- Sharp knife for slicing meat
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Milk
Sesame seeds
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat the oven to 220°C (fan assisted), and line a baking tray with baking paper.
Tip: High heat is essential for the crispness of the pizza and for the dough to rise suddenly (thermal shock).
2
✓
Slice the beef into wafer-thin strips. Toss with half of the Korean spices and a drop of sesame oil.
Tip: If you put the meat in the freezer for 20 minutes beforehand, it will be much easier to slice thinly. Thin slices cook through perfectly in the short baking time.
3
✓
Roll out the dough and spread thinly with tomato sauce, leaving a 1-2 cm border.
Tip: Less is more: if there's too much sauce, the dough will be soggy and won't bake crisp.
4
✓
Sprinkle with mozzarella, then distribute the spiced meat strips over the top.
Tip: Don't overcrowd the meat, let the hot air circulate around the slices so they brown rather than steam.
5
✓
Drizzle with the remaining sesame oil and sprinkle with the remaining spices.
Tip: The scent of sesame oil intensifies during baking, but be careful as it is a very dominant flavour.
6
✓
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese bubbles and the edge is golden brown.
Tip: The browning of the cheese (Maillard reaction) indicates a deepening of flavours.
7
✓
Sprinkle with fresh spring onions and coriander when serving.
Tip: The crunch of fresh, raw onion and the citrus notes of coriander counterbalance the rich cheese and meat.
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Ingredients
- 1 pc Pizza dough (shop-bought or homemade)
- 200 g Beef (e.g. sirloin)
- 150 g Tomato sauce
- 150 g Mozzarella cheese
- 2 stalks Fresh spring onions
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 tsp Korean spices (Gochugaru or chilli flakes and sesame)
- 5 g Fresh coriander