CRISPY ORIENTAL PIZZA

Makes 12 servings.

1 cup chopped cooked pork loin
3 tablespoons hot and spicy barbecue sauce
1 Lavosh (Armenian cracker bread)*
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons plum sauce
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic
1/4 teaspoon grated ginger root


Cooking Directions
Oriental Sauce: In small bowl stir together hoisin sauce, plum sauce, peanut butter, garlic and ginger root.

Place pork and barbecue sauce in self-sealing plastic bag; seal and turn several times to coat.

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

Place Lavosh on baking sheet.

Spread with Oriental Sauce to within 1/2 inch of edge.

Top with pork mixture, mushrooms, red pepper, green onions, and cheese.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Garnish with cilantro. Cut into squares.

*Substitute 14-16-inch prebaked pizza crust. Crust will be slightly less crisp.

Serving Suggestions
Cross-cultural flavors make a delightful marriage in this Asian-inspired “pizza” on Armenian flat bread.