Sicilian Sambal Hot-Honey Pizza
Menu Concept
This Sicilian style pizza begins with a large, rectangular metal pan drizzled liberally with good olive oil and filled with an aery dough drizzled with a spicy, tangy plus-one pizza sauce made from Sambal and tomato sauce. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella evenly over the dough all the way to the edges of the pan and topped with thick- cut pepperoni and dollops of fresh ricotta. Bake until cheese is bubbly and browned, then drizzle with additional Sambal and honey.
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Insights
- Hot honey continues to rise in popularity as chains launch their own similarly flavored favorites. Datassential 2024.
- Tapping into unique Asian ingredients is a top trend. The addition of sambal, a trending spicy Asian condiment, creates a flavorful house-made hot honey. SupHerb Farms 2025 F&B Trend Report
Culinary Tips
- Sicilian style pizza is a thick, ultra-crispy, rectangular shaped pizza and slices are cut into squares.
- Lots of olive oil is required in the pan to create the iconic crispy crust.
