Thai Dove Pizza

Ingredients

• 8–10 dove breasts, minced
• 1 prepared pizza crust (flatbread or homemade dough works great)
• 1/2 cup Thai peanut sauce *see recipe below
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup bean sprouts
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• Crushed red pepper (optional, for heat)

Instructions

1. Marinate the Dove:
   In a bowl, toss dove breasts with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Let sit for 15 minutes while you prep the other ingredients.
2. Assemble the Pizza:
   Spread Thai peanut sauce evenly over the crust. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Add minced dove, shredded carrots, cilantro, and red onions.
3. Grill or Bake:
   • Grill: Place pizza on a preheated grill (375–400°F) for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and crust is crisp.
   • Oven: Bake at 425°F on a pizza stone or sheet for 10–12 minutes.
4. Finish & Serve:
   Remove from heat. Top with more cilantro and bean sprouts. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper if you like heat. Slice and serve hot.

Chef’s Notes

• Swap the peanut sauce for a sweet chili or sriracha-mayo blend if you want more spice.
• Add a squeeze of lime over the finished pizza for brightness.
• This pizza works great as a camp cookout dish — make the dough ahead of time, bring a cast-iron pan, and grill over the fire.

Thai Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup coconut milk (or water for a lighter version)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1–2 tsp sriracha (adjust for spice level)
• Pinch of crushed red pepper (optional, extra heat)

Instructions

1. Mix Ingredients:
   In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and sriracha.
2. Heat Gently:
   Cook while whisking until smooth and slightly thickened (about 3–5 minutes). If too thick, add a splash more coconut milk or water until it reaches a spreadable consistency.
3. Taste & Adjust:
   Add more lime for brightness, honey for sweetness, or sriracha for heat. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before spreading on pizza dough.