Vietnamese Banh Mi Pizza
A crispy thin pizza crust is spread with a sriracha hoisin sauce and topped with savory lemongrass pork, pickled daikon carrots, and fresh jalapeño slices. Every bite delivers the iconic contrasting flavors of a classic Vietnamese banh mi sandwich on a satisfyingly crunchy base.
Lemongrass pork and vibrant pickled vegetables on a crispy pizza crust inspired by the beloved Vietnamese banh mi sandwich.
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Instructions
Pickle the Vegetables
Combine half a cup each of julienned daikon radish and carrot in a bowl. Pour over a mixture of half a cup of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir until the sugar and salt dissolve completely. Let the vegetables sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes. The quick pickle will soften the vegetables slightly while keeping them bright and pleasantly crunchy.
Cook the Lemongrass Pork
Heat a skillet over medium high heat with a drizzle of oil. Add the ground pork and break it into small crumbles as it cooks. After 4 minutes add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of finely grated lemongrass, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 2 tablespoons of hoisin sauce. Stir fry everything together for 2 more minutes until the pork is caramelized and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
Top and Bake the Pizza
Preheat your oven to 220 degrees Celsius or 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix the remaining tablespoon of hoisin sauce with 1 tablespoon of sriracha and spread this evenly over the pizza crust. Scatter the cooked lemongrass pork over the sauce. Top with jalapeño slices. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the crust is crispy and the edges are golden brown. Do not add the pickled vegetables before baking as the heat will destroy their fresh crunch.
Add Fresh Toppings and Serve
As soon as the pizza comes out of the oven drain the pickled daikon and carrot and scatter them generously over the hot pizza. Add the fresh cilantro leaves and a drizzle of sriracha mayo or plain sriracha across the top. Slice into pieces and serve immediately. The contrast of the hot savory pizza base against the cool tangy pickled vegetables is what makes this dish taste unmistakably like a banh mi.
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