How pizza is served around the world

One of the best parts of any trip around the world is the opportunity to taste the delicacies and culinary delights of different countries. Pizza is one of the delicacies that many people love. And it looks like every country has its own version of pizza. True, this may not be the typical pizza with tomatoes, cheese and ham that you are used to.

From the traditional Margherita from Naples to the sweet banana pizza in Sweden, here are the types of pizza you can try around the world.

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1. In Naples, pizza is taken very seriously - so much so that there is a special organization called Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, dedicated to preserving the true taste and look of pizza. According to the rules, the pizza base cannot be thicker than 2 mm, and the dish itself is baked for 60-90 seconds in a stone oven on oak wood at a temperature of 485 ° C. Classic Neapolitan pizzas have a soft crust and are usually topped with tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil and garlic.

2. In Brazil, ham, cheese, corn, green peas, and palm stalks are common pizza ingredients.

3. In New Haven, Connecticut, USA, pizza (or apizza) is cooked in a hot oven to make its thin crust more crispy. The ingredients include cheese and a "white clam pie" invented by Frank Peep of Neapolitan's Pizzeria: clams are fried in olive oil and topped with oregano, grated cheese and minced garlic.

4. Tarte flambé is an Alsatian form of pizza that consists of a very thin crusted dough topped with sour cream and then topped with thinly sliced onions and lard. This pizza is cooked in a wood fired oven and is very crispy and spicy.

5. In Finland, Berlusconi pizza is made with smoked venison, tomatoes, cheese, chanterelles, and red onions. The pizza got its name in 2008 after Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi criticized Finnish cuisine. At the same time, in the same year, this recipe became the winner of the International Pizza in America competition, which was held in New York.

6. In Korea, you should try Bulgogi pizza, which is made from the Korean dish of the same name - fried marinated beef, as well as tomato sauce, cheese and fillers such as mushrooms, bell peppers and kimchi. All of these produce a sweet-salty combination that harmonizes well with the sour taste of kimchi.

7. Chicago, Illinois is famous for its deep pizza, which is baked in a special round dish and filled with cheese and tomato sauce with tomato slices.

8. In India, popular pizza ingredients are pickled ginger, minced lamb and Indian cheese known as paneer.

9. New York-style pizza is characterized by a fluffy crust on the outside, while the base of the pizza becomes thinner and crispier in the middle. Chefs roll out the dough with their hands and cook the pizza on the rocks instead of in a frying pan.

10. In France, scrambled eggs are usually either baked directly on the pizza, or fried and then spread on the pizza.

11. Sweden has a lot of interesting pizzas, including banana curry, which is made with smoked ham, curry and ripe bananas.

12. In Scotland, you can find "Haggis" on pizza - a meat dish that is made from the heart, liver and lungs of a sheep, and then mixed with onions, oatmeal, lard, spices and salt. After that add the broth. "Haggis" has a "nutty" texture and a pungent taste.

13. Australia has a lot of meat fillings for pizza, including kangaroo, emu and crocodile meat.

14. Mayo zaga is a type of pizza found in Japan. It is made from tomato sauce, onion, corn, potatoes, pancetta, paprika and mayonnaise.

15. Detroit-style pizza is a square pie with a thick, deep crust. The dough is baked twice in a well-oiled pan to get a crispy texture, and the ingredients are usually pepperoni, olives, and marinara sauce.

16. Tunfish, or tuna pizza, is especially popular in Germany. Usually includes tuna, tomato sauce, peppers, onions, cheese and oregano.

17. In Argentina, "Fugazza" is a popular pizza with sweet onions and spices. Marinara sauce is not added here. Another variety - Fugazetta - is a double-dough pizza with mozzarella and sweet onions.

18. Hawaiian pizza differs from others in an interesting combination of pineapple and ham. It is said to have been invented in Ontario, Canada in 1962. You can also find versions with different types of peppers, mushrooms and Canadian bacon.

19. In Pakistan, chicken tikka — chili-flavored chicken — is a popular sausage-based pizza ingredient.

20. Frozen pizza is an unusual variation of deep-fried pizza from the freezer, delicious and popular in Scottish cities like Glasgow and Fife.

21. In Sweden, kebab pizza includes meat, yogurt sauce, various pickled vegetables, and sometimes lettuce.