Sourdough Pizza with Sambal Fish and Onions

Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Place a baking sheet in the oven while it preheats.

Prepare the fish: In a small bowl, combine the fish fillet, soy sauce, and lime juice. Marinate for 10 minutes. The salty-tangy aroma will start to fill your kitchen.

Make the Sambal Sauce: In a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the sambal oelek and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly. The spicy, pungent aroma will be intense.

Cook the Fish: Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Pan-fry the marinated fish until cooked through and flaky, about 3-4 minutes per side. The fish should be lightly browned and have a delicate, cooked fragrance. Flake the fish into bite-sized pieces.

Prepare the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll the sourdough pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape. You can make one large pizza or several smaller ones. The dough should be elastic and easy to work with.

Assemble the Pizza: Carefully place the stretched dough onto the preheated baking sheet. Spread the sambal sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. The vibrant red color of the sauce is incredibly appealing.

Add Toppings: Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese over the sambal sauce. Arrange the sliced onions and flaked fish evenly over the cheese. The combination of colors and textures will create a visually appealing pizza.

Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. The melting cheese will smell incredible.

Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy the flavorful combination of the tangy sourdough, spicy sambal, savory fish, and sweet onions!