Zanzibar Pizza

Zanzibar Pizza

Pizza ya Zanzibar (PEE-zah yah zan-zee-BAR)

Zanzibar Stuffed Crepe

Prep Time 30 min
📈 Difficulty Medium
👥 Servings
2
🔥 Calories 386 kcal

A thin dough parcel filled with minced beef, onions, peppers, and egg, folded and fried on a hot griddle until crispy, served with tangy sauce.

Nutrition & Info

380 kcal per serving
Protein 22.0g
Carbs 34.0g
Fat 18.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

flat griddle spatula mixing bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: paper-lined plate

Garnishes: chili sauce drizzle, mayo

Accompaniments: sugarcane juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make a soft dough from flour, water, and a pinch of salt, knead briefly, and rest for ten minutes.

  2. 2

    Brown ground beef with onion, pepper, salt, and pepper until cooked through.

  3. 3

    Stretch a ball of dough paper-thin on an oiled griddle over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Spread meat filling over the dough, crack an egg on top, and fold edges inward to form a square.

  5. 5

    Fry until the bottom is golden and crispy, then flip and cook the other side.

  6. 6

    Cut into quarters and serve with chili sauce and mayonnaise drizzle.

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Did You Know?

Zanzibar pizza has no connection to Italian pizza; it is a unique night market creation found only at Forodhani Gardens waterfront.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • flat griddle
  • spatula
  • mixing bowl

Garnishing

chili sauce drizzle, mayo

Accompaniments

sugarcane juice

The Story Behind Zanzibar Pizza

Zanzibar pizza is a modern culinary invention born in the famous Forodhani Gardens night market on the Stone Town waterfront. Created by innovative street vendors in the late twentieth century, it bears no resemblance to Italian pizza despite the borrowed name. The dish has become Zanzibar's most iconic street food and a must-try for every visitor, representing the creative spirit of Zanzibari food culture that continues to evolve.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed evening street food at forodhani gardens 📜 Origins: Modern Zanzibar street culture

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