Pizza Carioca

In Brazil, pizza is a separate institution with its own rules. The "Carioca" (Rio) style builds on local ingredients: the meeting of smoked sausage (Calabresa type) and characteristic Brazilian cheese. Brazilian pizzas are characterised by using little tomato sauce but copious toppings. The use of fresh coriander clearly signals: this is not Italy, this is South America.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 520 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Brazilian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Sharp knife for slicing sausage
  • Baking tray

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 220°C. Roll out the dough thinly.

Tip: Thin dough counterbalances the heavy, fatty toppings better.
2

Spread thinly with sauce, sprinkle with the cheese, then cover with the sausage rings, onion, and pepper.

Tip: The fat from the sausage melts out during baking and flavours the onion and pepper.
3

Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edge of the sausage browns.

Tip: The onion is good when the edges blacken a little (caramelise).
4

After removing, sprinkle generously with fresh coriander.

Tip: The citrusy taste of coriander "cuts through" the greasiness of the sausage and cheese (flavour balance).

Recipe FAQ

What should I substitute for Brazilian cheese?
Queijo Coalho is a grilling cheese that doesn't melt completely. You can substitute it with a mixture of halloumi and mozzarella.

Ingredients

  • 1 pc Thin pizza dough
  • 120 ml Tomato sauce
  • 150 g Cheese (Mozzarella or Queijo Coalho)
  • 150 g Smoked sausage (cut into thin rings)
  • 1 head Red onion (sliced)
  • 1 pc Green pepper (cut into strips)
  • 1 bunch Fresh coriander
  • 10 ml Olive oil