What are some toppings of Japanese pizza?
Traditional Japanese food features seafood, beans and rice as staples, but the Japanese also love pizza. Not surprisingly, Japanese pizza toppings reflect their diet.IdentificationJapanese pizzas have the same size and shape as a typical pizza. Although many ingredients common in the west are used for toppings, many others are peculiar, and unique to Japanese cuisine.TypesJapanese pizzas are often thematic. These themes may be based on culture or geography, for example, “Nordic Pizza”, or they may be based on food combinations such as seafood or vegetables.FeaturesSeafood and corn are often featured on pizzas in Japan, but other Japanese ingredients are often included to appeal to local tastes. These include mochi, bamboo shoots, shiso, potatoes and eggplant.BenefitsThe wide range of toppings often makes Japanese pizzas healthier. Vegetable pizzas can include broccoli, asparagus, corn, seaweed and other healthy ingredients.Fun FactOne of the most unique toppings on Japanese pizza is sq