Mongolian style spiced lamb pizza

Mongolian cuisine is all about meat. The distinctive, tallowy flavour of lamb can be divisive, but for those who love it, this pizza is a real treat. The use of cumin and coriander seeds gives an authentic Asian flavour profile, which works surprisingly well with the acidity of tomato and the creaminess of cheese.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 900 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Asian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Frying pan
  • Mortar for spices
  • Baking tray

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Make a quick sauce: dice the tomatoes and cook with crushed garlic and half the spices until thick (approx. 10 minutes).

Tip: The water content of the tomato must evaporate, otherwise it will make the dough soggy (reduction).
2

Meanwhile, brown the lamb in a pan with the oil and the remaining spices.

Tip: Fry the meat, don't steam it! The brown bits provide the flavour (Maillard reaction).
3

Preheat the oven to 220°C.

Tip: A hot oven is a prerequisite for a crisp pizza.
4

Spread the sauce over the dough, sprinkle with the fried meat and cheese.

Tip: The meat is already cooked, the cheese just needs to melt onto it.
5

Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Tip: Watch the cheese; when it's browned in spots, it's ready.
6

Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Tip: The green herb refreshes the overall look.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use other meat?
Lamb gives the true character, but it also works with beef.
What if the lamb is too fatty?
After frying, pour off the excess fat from the pan before putting it on the pizza.

Ingredients

  • 1 pc Pizza dough
  • 200 g Minced lamb
  • 3 pc Tomatoes (or tinned)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tsp Spices (ground cumin, coriander, ginger)
  • 20 ml Olive oil
  • 150 g Mozzarella cheese
  • 5 g Fresh parsley