If you are looking for a new kind of pizza, look no further! This sweet and savory Chinese Pizza will become a new favorite.
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This Chinese Pizza combines Chinese-inspired flavors on a pizza crust. I have always loved fusion foods, so I thought, why not?
Hoisin sauce replaces the traditional tomato sauce, giving a sweet BBQ flavor. Don't use too much - a little goes a long way.
I marinated the tofu in a sauce with sesame oil, tamari, ginger, and garlic. Combine the marinated tofu with hoisin sauce, red pepper, green onion, and cilantro, and a Chinese pizza is born!
When I originally published this recipe, I used Namaste pizza crust mix. Being someone who does yoga, how could I not be drawn to a company called Namaste?
When I republished this recipe I used my Vegan Pizza Dough with Yogurt. It's super easy to make with ingredients I usually have on hand.
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❤️ Why You'll Love It
- Made with ginger garlic tofu and hoisin sauce, it is sweet and savory.
- It's an easy weeknight meal.
- It's a fun change for pizza night.
🧾 Ingredients
- Tofu: I used firm tofu packed in water found in the refrigerated section. You can use firm tofu or extra firm tofu.
- Ginger root: Adds a spicy flavor.
- Garlic: Adds a pungent flavor.
- Tamari: Adds an umami flavor. I used low sodium gluten free tamari because I like to control the amount of sodium. You could also use soy sauce, Bragg's liquid aminos, or coconut aminos.
- Toasted sesame oil: Adds a nutty flavor.
- Hoisin sauce: Adds a sweet flavor. Some brands are sweeter than others. Also, if you are gluten intolerant you'll need to check labels.
- Red pepper: Add a sweet fresh flavor.
- Cilantro: I love cilantro with this, but I know for some people it tastes like soup. You could also use fresh mint.
- Green onions: I like green onions for this because they're pretty mild, but you could also use red onions. Also, they are really easy to grow.
- Pizza dough: When I originally published this recipe I used a vegan gluten-free pizza mix. When I republished this recipe I used my homemade pizza dough with vegan yogurt. You could use your favorite pizza mix or pizza dough.
To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Drain and press tofu. If you don't have a tofu press, you can place tofu in between a clean towel.
Step 2: Place a heavy object on top of it, like a cast iron skillet. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
Step 3: In a bowl, whisk ginger, garlic, tamari, and sesame oil.
Step 4: Slice tofu and place in the ginger garlic marinade and let it sit for 1 hour to overnight.
Step 5: Drizzle sesame oil in a skillet. Heat on medium heat and add sliced marinated tofu.
Step 6: Cook on both sides until golden brown.
Step 7: Make the pizza dough according to directions and prebake if necessary. Spread hoisin sauce onto the pizza crust.
Step 8: Sprinkle tofu and red bell pepper on top. Bake for about 10 minutes to warm it through.
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
This Chinese pizza will last up to 5 days in an airtight container. It tastes good hot or cold. The leftover ginger garlic tofu will also last 5 days in an airtight container.
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I originally posted this recipe on June 2, 2015. I added new photos and text when I republished it.
📋 Recipe
Chinese Pizza with Ginger Garlic Tofu
Ingredients
Ginger Garlic Tofu
- 14 oz. firm tofu
- 1 tablespoon low sodium gluten free tamari
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil + a little more for cooking
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 1 clove garlic minced
Chinese Pizza - per 7" pizza
- 1 - 2 tablespoons gluten free hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons Ginger Garlic Tofu crumbled
- 3 tablespoons chopped red pepper
- 2 tablespoon chopped green onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- Gluten free pizza crust mix or premade dough - I used Namaste
Instructions
Ginger Garlic Tofu
- Press tofu with a tofu press or wrapped in a towel with a heavy object on top of tofu for at least 15 minutes to get water out.
- Combine garlic, ginger, tamari, and sesame oil.
- Slice tofu and put in marinade. Marinate overnight for the strongest flavor, or if you're in a hurry, marinate for at less an hour.
- Heat sesame oil in a pan and add tofu. Cook on medium heat until golden brown, then flip and cook other side until golden brown.
Chinese Pizza
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Make/cook pizza crust according to directions.*
- Chop red pepper. Set aside.
- Spoon hoisin sauce on pizza crust. I used only 1 tablespoon because it is so sweet. If you like it sweeter, use 1 ½ - 2 tablespoons.
- Spread Ginger Garlic Tofu on pizza crust. Sprinkle on red pepper. Cook pizza at 450°F for 10 minutes, or until red pepper is crisp tender.*
- While pizza is cooking, chop cilantro and green onion. Sprinkle on cooked pizza.
Notes
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Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
The Wild Explorer says
Recently went veggie, so I have been experimenting a lot with new food- this sounds delicious and imaginiative at the same time- defo trying x
Willow Moon says
There are definitely a lot of new foods when going veggie, aren't there! I have been vegan for 17 years and so many new foods have come along. I am really happy with all the new products and how much more aware restaurants (and people in general) are. It makes things so much easier!
Ashleigh says
Wow I never thought I'd say this but this tofu pizza looks so darn good! Thank you for sharing this recipe! I will have to try it soon!
Willow Moon says
Poor tofu - it gets such a bad wrap. It really is as good as the ingredients you put with it. Think seasonings and sauce!
Kam Kay says
It looks so delicious, definitely worth trying, at least once! Thanks for sharing!
Willow Moon says
Great advice - try everything at least once!
michele says
You had me at hoisin sauce on my pizza! Love it!
Willow Moon says
I only just found hoisen sauce since writing this post. I am going to experiment with it more now!
Danielle says
I made this for dinner last night. It was a hit with my family! I will be making this again!
Willow Moon says
Great! I am so glad!