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Bulgogi Kimchi Pizza

Today is all about pizza!  For this month’s Recipe Redux theme, the Reduxers were challenged to share a recipe that’s not only fun to make but also healthy and of course…delicious.  I had to think long and hard about this one bc let’s face it, there are endless possibilities when it comes to toppings and which part of the world you want to go.  Mexico?  Italy?

This time, I visited my very own country, Korea.  And of course, you can’t talk about Korean food without mentioning bulgogi and kimchi.  While they are often made complete with a side of rice, their versatility causes them to be the center of attention in many fusion dishes.  Personally, I think they taste fabulous with cheese and tomato sauce!

I took a little shortcut and used Trader Joe’s whole wheat pizza dough, which is one of my freezer staples.  However, if you have a favorite pizza crust recipe, now is the time to bring it out.  I also used no-salt-added marinara sauce because between the marinated beef, kimchi, and cheese…that’s plenty of savory.

Bulgogi Kimchi Pizza

I like to prepare a huge batch of bulgogi at one time as it freezes beautifully.  Just put the uncooked meat along with the marinade in a zip-lock bag and throw it in the freezer.

There’s really no recipe to follow, as is the case with most pizzas.  Spread a layer of tomato sauce on top of the dough.  Pile on the cheese as much or little as you want and the same goes for the mushrooms, bell peppers, bulgogi and kimchi.  You can also add whatever vegetables you’d like.

Bulgogi Kimchi Pizza

Maybe it’s the Korean in me, but there was something oh so comforting about the flavors in this pie.  A little bit of sweet, a little bit of salty, and that unmistakable fermented sour of well-ripened kimchi.  The cheese melted into a beautiful pillow, securely holding all of the toppings in place.  I found out that later that the Hungryman couldn’t get this pizza off his mind while he was at work (he doesn’t even complain that all we use is whole wheat pizza dough now).

Whether you’re appreciating it from the Korean angle or the Italian angle, the healthy angle or the fun angle, you’ve just got to give this recipe a try!

Bulgogi Kimchi Pizza

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Bulgogi Kimchi Whole Wheat Pizza

By: Min Kwon | MJ and Hungryman

Ingredients 

  • Whole wheat pizza dough, homemade or store bought (I used Trader Joe's brand)
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Bulgogi
  • Kimchi
  • Mushrooms, sliced thinly
  • Green bell pepper, sliced thinly

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425 F or follow the instructions of your dough recipe or of the dough package.
  • Flour the work surface and evenly roll out dough to roughly 12-in across. Spread tomato sauce first. Then add mozzarella cheese, the veggies, bulgogi, and finally kimchi. Bake until cheese has melted and crust turns crispy and lightly browned, approximately 10-15 minutes.
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Now come and join me as I drool over all the healthy pizzas my fellow  Recipe Reduxers came up with ;).
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About Min

Thank you so much for stopping by! I am Min, a Registered Dietitian, a Christ follower, a wife, and a mom to our two miracle babies! Currently, I’m having a ton of fun feeding their tummies and sharing our baby led weaning journey! Follow me on Instagram if interested in seeing daily menu as well as tips and tricks.

33 Comments

  1. Ok, just want pizza… right now! Love the twist that pulled on this and the korean flavors! YUM! 🙂 Great recipe Min, pinned this one for sure!

  4. OK, you finally put you over the edge…I HAVE to order kimchi (or find a good fast way to make it NOW.) I keep saying I’m going to try to make it, but this pizza recipe looks so amazing with all the flavors going on I just have to have it! (There are disadvantages to living in the country…and no kimchi within a very large radius is one of them!)

  5. Totally drooling! This pizza looks fantastic. I have practically zero experience when it comes to Korean food, but I could make pizza in my sleep… this seems like the perfect baby step to get me in the right direction. Thanks for sharing!

  6. This pizza looks SO good, Min! I love that you incorporated traditional Korean cuisine into this pizza. Pinned!

  7. What an amazing crazy combination of flavours! I was wondering what type of cheese you used, then realised you had the mozzarella cheese listed in your method, but not in your ingredients

    1. I apologize, Melissa! I mentioned it in the directions and forgot to include it in the ingredients list. It’s been fixed! Thank you for bringing it to my attention. Hope you like the pizza ;).

    1. Thanks, Regan! And as for the photos, I have you to thank! The webinar you hosted a while back was super helpful! 😉

  9. What a fun idea Min, and I imagine so delicious! Love the sweet, salty, sour combo you’ve got going on. Kind of like a B-B-Q Chicken pizza , but with a Korean twist 🙂

  10. I constantly crave pizza most of the time but I try not to have it too often for obvious reasons. When I discovered a vegan pizza parlor in my city I was elated. They offered lighter, healthier, vegetable-laden pizzas with whole grain crusts and fresh, whole food ingredients. So I am delighted to read your post on Kimchi Whole Wheat Pizza. The variations on the theme above are absolutely mouthwatering. I can see infinite possibilities for whole wheat pizza ahead in my kitchen.

    1. That vegan pizza parlor sounds fabulous! I want to go there! It’s super fun to make pizza at home as there are endless possibilities. Just look at all the amazing flavor combos the Recipe Reduxers came up with! Drool…