Phane Pizza
Phane Pizza is a traditional Botswana dish that combines the local delicacy of dried mopane worms with a classic Italian favorite. This unique fusion of flavors and textures creates a one-of-a-kind pizza experience that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made pizza crust
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup dried mopane worms
- 1/4 cup sliced onions
- 1/4 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup sliced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza crust.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
- Evenly distribute the dried mopane worms, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes over the cheese.
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Slice and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 18g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Baking sheet Parchment paper
Tools
Oven Pizza cutter
Serving suggestions
Phane Pizza pairs well with a side salad dressed with a light vinaigrette.
Tips & tricks
Be sure to rehydrate the dried mopane worms according to package instructions before using them on the pizza.
Cost
$12