Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pre-made pizza crust
- 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup of cooked and crumbled chorizo
- 1/4 cup of sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup of sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special equipment needed:
- Pizza stone or baking sheet
- Pizza cutter
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Place the pre-made pizza crust on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
3. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza crust.
4. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce.
5. Add the cooked and crumbled chorizo on top of the cheese.
6. Add the sliced black olives and red onion on top of the chorizo.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle the chopped cilantro on top.
10. Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 12-15 minutes
Temperature:
425°F
Serving size:
4-6 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 250
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Protein: 12g
Sodium: 550mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Pre-made pizza crust can be substituted with homemade pizza dough.
- Chorizo can be substituted with cooked and crumbled ground beef or turkey.
- Black olives can be substituted with sliced green olives or diced bell peppers.
- Red onion can be substituted with sliced white onion or diced shallots.
- Mozzarella cheese can be substituted with any type of shredded cheese.
Variations:
- Add sliced jalapenos for a spicy kick.
- Use a BBQ sauce instead of tomato sauce for a smoky flavor.
- Add sliced mushrooms for an earthy taste.
- Top the pizza with a fried egg for breakfast pizza.
Tips and tricks:
- Preheat the pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven before placing the pizza on it for a crispy crust.
- Use a pizza cutter to slice the pizza for clean cuts.
- Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing to prevent the cheese from sliding off.
Storage instructions:
Leftover pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Reheat leftover pizza in the oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the pizza on a wooden cutting board or pizza stone for a rustic look.
Garnishes:
Garnish the pizza with extra chopped cilantro or grated Parmesan cheese.
Pairings:
Serve the pizza with a side salad or garlic bread.
Suggested side dishes:
- Caesar salad
- Garlic bread
- Roasted vegetables
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the crust is soggy, preheat the pizza stone or baking sheet before placing the pizza on it.
- If the cheese is not melted, bake the pizza for a few more minutes.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the chorizo thoroughly before adding it to the pizza.
- Store leftover pizza in the refrigerator within 2 hours of cooking.
Food history:
Mampostial Pizza is a fusion of Mexican and Italian cuisines. It combines the flavors of chorizo, black olives, and cilantro with the classic pizza toppings of tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Flavor profiles:
Mampostial Pizza has a savory and slightly spicy flavor from the chorizo and black olives, balanced by the fresh and citrusy taste of cilantro.
Serving suggestions:
Serve Mampostial Pizza as a main dish for dinner or as a party appetizer.
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