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Costa Rican style pizza with chorizo costarricense and local cheeses

Pizza Costarricense – Costa Rican Pizza with Local Spices

Pizza Costarricense is an exciting fusion of traditional Italian pizza and the local flavors of Costa Rica. Chorizo Costarricense lends a distinctive spicy flavor to the pizza, while Queso Turrialba cheese adds a mild, creamy texture to complete the experience. In Costa Rica, fresh vegetables and spices play a prominent role, so bell peppers and red onions are also essential ingredients. If you like the unique flavors of tropical countries, be sure to try this pizza!

Prep Time 15 min
Preparation 15 min
Total 30 min
830 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 4
⭕ 500 g All-Purpose Flour
⭕ 7 g Dry Yeast
⭕ 300 ml Lukewarm Water
⭕ 1 tsp Salt
⭕ 1 tsp Sugar
⭕ 30 ml Olive Oil
⭕ 200 g Tomato Sauce
⭕ 200 g Queso Turrialba (or other Costa Rican cheese)
⭕ 150 g Chorizo Costarricense (Costa Rican sausage)
⭕ 100 g Red Bell Pepper
⭕ 1 Red Onion
⭕ 5 g Fresh Cilantro
⭕ 1 pinch Black Pepper
⭕ 1 tsp Dried Oregano
⭕ 2 cloves Garlic

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    In a bowl, combine the lukewarm water, sugar, and dry yeast. Let it stand for 10 minutes to activate the yeast.

    2

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead until a smooth, elastic dough forms.

    3

    Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

    4

    Preheat your oven to 430°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    5

    On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a circle and transfer it to the prepared baking sheet.

    6

    Spread tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, then sprinkle with minced garlic, oregano, and black pepper.

    7

    Sprinkle the grated Queso Turrialba cheese over the sauce, then arrange the sliced chorizo costarricense, bell pepper, and red onion on top.

    8

    Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

    9

    Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, let it cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.