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So about this Thai pizza… it’s not your everyday slice, but it might just be one of the best pizzas I’ve ever made. Sweet, spicy, cheesy, and peanutty — the flavors are so unexpected, yet they work perfectly together. My parents loved it so much they joked it was ‘worthy of starting a restaurant with only this on the menu.’ One bite and you’ll get it!
So about this Thai pizza… it’s one of those recipes that’s hard to put into words. It’s just really freaking good — the kind of good that surprises you with every bite.
I know peanut butter and cheese sound like an odd match, but trust me, they just work. The combo is creamy, a little salty, and totally addictive.
The flavors are all about balance — slightly sweet, slightly spicy, peanutty, and of course, a little cheesy. It’s unexpected, but so delicious.
Even the smell while it bakes is drool-worthy. Warm, nutty, savory, and a little sweet… it’s one of those “hover by the oven” kinds of recipes.
Your first bite might just shock you. The flavors are so unique and layered — it’s fresh, light, and completely different from your usual pizza night.
This one was a hit with my parents. They loved it so much they joked it was “worthy of starting a restaurant with only this on the menu.” Pretty high praise!
Thai Pizza
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories Per Serving: 406 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- 1 cup warm water 100-105 degrees
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons honey divided
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Pizza
- 1/2- 1 cups sweet red chili sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, plus more for sprinkling
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 5 tablespoons coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 3 teaspoon sambal oelek
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili oil
- 1 tablespoons ginger freshly minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small head cauliflower chopped into bit size pieces
- 2 red bell peppers julienned
- 4 green onions sliced, for garnish
- chopped peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- For the Dough: In a large bowl, combine water, yeast and honey. Mix with a spoon, then let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes. Add in 2 1/2 cups flour and olive oil stirring with a spoon until the dough comes together but is still sticky. Using your hands, form the dough into a ball and work the additional 1/2 cup flour in to the dough, kneading it on a floured surface for a few minutes. You can also do all the mixing and kneading in your stand mixer with the dough hook attachment. Rub the same bowl with olive oil then place the dough inside, turning to coat. Cover with a towel and place in a warm place to rise for about 1 1/2 hours.
- To make the Pizza's: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Once the pizza dough is ready to go dived the dough in half. Place half the dough aside for another use or freeze for later. With the remaining dough roll/press into two medium size round pizzas (I like to divide my dough in half (again) and make two medium pizza's rather than one large. I find the the pizzas cook better at a smaller size.). They do not have to be perfect! Roll the dough as thin as possible or until you reach your desired thickness.
- Spread the sweet asian chili sauce all over the pizza dough leaving about a half inch border for the crust. Add the mozzarella cheese.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter through the garlic. Toss the cauliflower in the peanut sauce. Using a fork remove the cauliflower and distribute evenly atop the pizzas. Reserve any remaining sauce for drizzling.
- Scatter the red peppers on top and drizzle with any remaining peanut sauce. If desired sprinkle with a handful more of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 30- 35 minutes or until your desired doneness. Sprinkle with green onions and chopped peanuts.
- Let sit for 5 mintes before cutting.
If you like good food, really good food, make this now!
This post was originally published on January 7, 2013
Wow, this pizza looks great! I love thai food. I will try this one for sure!
It is a good one! Thanks for reading!
While reading this, trying to figure out just how delicious a Thai Pizza can be, I was wondering if you could have made an effort to be more racist. Nothing like good old racism to go with a new recipe.
Vanessa, I am really sorry if you feel this post is racist. That was most in no way my intention!
I enjoyed your story very much & did not find it to be racist. Your family sounds like much fun & your mother very kind hearted!
Your pizza looks amazing!!!! The topping sounds so good!!!!!
Oh I would for sure love a bite of this right now! Great to see such a new tasty way for my pizzas.
Thank you for sharing this at Wednesday Extravaganza – Hope to see you there again this week with more deliciousness 🙂
I love this minus the spicy ingredients. My husband loves veggie pizza!
If you are not into the heat just omit the sambal oelek and replace the hot chili oil with sesame oil. Enjoy!
This sounds pretty great! I love that it’s vegetarian! I can’t wait to try it. 🙂
Yeah, I dont really like chicken on my pizza!
We love Thai food and will definitely have to try this pizza. Yum. Yum. Yum.
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LOVE this!! Visiting from the “Chocolate, Chocolate & More” party! Can’t wait to try this! 🙂 – Claire
Visiting from Back for Seconds. That is one crazy story! And one good looking pizza.
New follower here. This sounds so good! Can’t wait to try it. I have seen a lot of recipes here I want to try. Glad there are still people like your Mom out there. Even happier you are all still alive. 🙂
thanks for following!
OMG – this sounds absolutely amazing. I love thai and pizza, what a genius idea! I can’t wait to try it.
Thanks for linking up at Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s!
We love pizza – this looks delicious 🙂
Thank you for sharing at All My Bloggy Friends last week. I look forward to seeing what you share this week 🙂
this is totally on my menu for the month! pioneer woman does one version that is AMMAZING!
Oh my gosh! This looks fantastic. It’s 8:30 in the morning, and I’m drooling. That crisp crust is calling my name! Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week & come back soon!