Servings: 4 people
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¾ cup warm water around 110°F / 43°C
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Char Siu Pork (Shortcut Version):
- 1 lb pork shoulder or pork loin thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- ½ tsp five-spice powder
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Red food coloring optional, for authentic look
For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp grated ginger
Toppings:
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup fresh pineapple chunks
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- 2 scallions chopped (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro leaves optional
- Toasted sesame seeds optional
Instructions
Make the Dough:
Marinate the Pork:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together hoisin, honey, soy sauce, cooking wine, five-spice powder, garlic, and optional food coloring. Add sliced pork and marinate for at least 20 minutes (up to overnight in the fridge).
Cook the Pork:
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated pork for 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
Make the Sauce:
- Stir together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger in a small bowl. Set aside.
Notes
- Shortcut Pork Tip: Use pre-made Char Siu pork from your local Asian market or deli if short on time.
- Make it Spicy: Add sliced fresh red chili or a drizzle of chili crisp oil before serving.
- Pineapple Swap: Grilled mango chunks make a fun variation.
- No Pizza Stone? A heavy-duty baking sheet works just fine—just make sure it’s preheated.
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