Cheesy Spicy Korean Kimchi Pizza Recipe (김치 피자)
Kimchi Pizza recipe (김치 피자) made with spicy fermented kimchi, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce on a crispy crust. This easy Korean fusion recipe blends the bold, tangy flavors of Korean cuisine with the comfort of classic Italian pizza.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza base 12"
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced (or crushed)
- ¼ cup kimchi drained and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
- ½ cup shredded cheese
Optional toppings
- Red onion rings
- Bell pepper
- Mushrooms
- Fresh basil
- Green onion
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (450°F).
- In a skillet, heat up some sesame oil. Saute the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the kimchi and cook for another 1-2 minutes until caramelized.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and stir it well to combine, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
- Line a large oven tray with parchment paper, then place the pizza base on top. Spread the kimchi mixture evenly across the base.
- Add any optional toppings like red onion rings, bell pepper slices or mushrooms. Top with a generous amount of shredded cheese.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the crust looks golden-brown.
- Serve with sliced green onions.
Notes
- Storing leftovers: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in the air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 3-4 minutes. I don't recommend microwaving, as it makes the pizza base soggy.
- Nutrition information is estimative and provided for reference only. Nutrition is calculated with no additional toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 456mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 89IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 2mg
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