Laksa Sourdough Pizza with Prawns, Cockles & Crispy Tau Pok

Name: Laksa Sourdough Pizza with Prawns, Cockles & Crispy Tau Pok
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g Sourdough Pizza Dough; 150 g Laksa Paste; 200 ml Coconut Milk; 50 ml Water; 200 g Fresh Prawns; 150 g Cockles; 100 g Tau Pok; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1/4 cup Laksa Leaves (Daun Kesum); 1 small Red Chilli; 1 tsp Fish Sauce

A delightful Mod-Sin creation! Experience the familiar comfort of a laksa transformed into a shareable sourdough pizza. The creamy, aromatic laksa sauce, paired with fresh seafood and crispy tau pok, offers a unique taste of Singaporean flavours on a perfectly tangy sourdough base.

Prep Time

25 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

750

Level

Medium

Yields

4 servings

Cost

S$4.96

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Ingredients

Servings

500gSourdough Pizza Dough(Store-bought or homemade. Allow to proof until puffy.)

S$3.00

150gLaksa Paste(Good quality store-bought or homemade (see notes).)

S$2.50

200mlCoconut Milk(Full-fat for richness)

S$0.90

50mlWater(Adjust for desired consistency)

200gFresh Prawns(Peeled and deveined)

S$6.00

150gCockles(Fresh or frozen, thoroughly cleaned. Ensure they are cooked until they open.)

S$3.50

100gTau Pok(Firm tofu puffs, cut into small cubes)

S$2.00

2tbspVegetable Oil(For frying tau pok)

S$0.05

0.3cupLaksa Leaves (Daun Kesum)(Finely chopped, for garnish)

S$1.50

1smallRed Chilli(Thinly sliced, for garnish (optional))

S$0.30

1tspFish Sauce(Adds umami to the Laksa)

S$0.10

Total Cost

S$19.85

S$4.96 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat your oven to 250°C (482°F) or the highest setting possible. If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.
2
Prepare the Laksa Sauce: In a skillet or wok over medium heat, gently simmer the laksa paste with coconut milk, water, and fish sauce. Stir constantly until the sauce is smooth, fragrant, and slightly thickened (about 5-7 minutes). Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside.
3
Prepare the Tau Pok: Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the tau pok cubes until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. The texture should be delightfully crunchy.
4
Stretch the Sourdough: On a lightly floured surface, gently stretch or roll out the sourdough dough into a roughly 12-inch pizza base. Be careful not to deflate the dough too much. Transfer to a pizza peel dusted with semolina or cornmeal (or a baking sheet).
5
Assemble the Pizza: Spread the laksa sauce evenly over the sourdough base, leaving a small border for the crust.
6
Top with Seafood and Tau Pok: Arrange the prawns and cockles evenly over the laksa sauce. Scatter the crispy tau pok over the top.
7
Bake the Pizza: Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone (or place the baking sheet in the oven). Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown, the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the seafood is cooked through. The crust should be blistered and slightly charred in spots.
8
Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing. Garnish with fresh laksa leaves and thinly sliced red chili (if using).
9
Slice and serve immediately. Enjoy the explosion of flavors!

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (325g)

750 kcal / 3138 kJ

Carbs

65g

25% of RDA

Fat

35g

50% of RDA

Protein

45g

90% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

5 g

17% of RDA

Sugar

10 g

11% of RDA

Sodium

1200 mg

52% of RDA

Saturated Fat

20 g

100% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Homemade Laksa Paste: For a truly authentic flavour, make your own laksa paste! Recipes vary, but typically include dried chillies, galangal, turmeric, lemongrass, shallots, garlic, and belacan (shrimp paste).

Cockle Safety: Ensure cockles are thoroughly cooked to eliminate any risk of food poisoning. They should open readily when heated. Discard any cockles that do not open after cooking.

Sourdough Starter: A mature, active sourdough starter is key for a flavourful and airy crust.

Spice Level: Adjust the amount of laksa paste to control the spiciness of the pizza.

Extra Texture: Consider adding fried shallots or crispy fried garlic for extra crunch and flavour.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stove

Large Skillet or Wok

Wine Pairings

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