{"product_id":"albanian-aubergine-and-oregano-pizza","title":"Albanian Aubergine and Oregano Pizza","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlbania's food is a beautiful crossover of Mediterranean and Balkan influences, and this pizza captures that perfectly. Smoky aubergine slices, a generous hand with dried oregano, and fresh parsley give it a rustic, herbaceous character that feels more grown-up than your average margherita. It is simple, but that is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally created as the Albania entry for DeliVita's Euro 2024 pizza series, this is one of those recipes where good ingredients do all the heavy lifting. Pre-cook your aubergine until it is properly soft and golden - raw aubergine on a 90-second pizza is not going to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pizza dough ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlour for dusting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50g tomato pizza sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100g fresh mozzarella, torn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 aubergine, pre-cooked and sliced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20g dried oregano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10g fresh parsley, finely chopped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt and pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMethod\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFire your pizza oven to 400-450 degrees. Pre-cook the aubergine slices in a pan with olive oil until golden and softened - about 3 minutes per side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStretch the dough to about 12 inches on a well-floured surface, keeping the edges slightly thicker for the crust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread the tomato sauce over the base, leaving a border for the crust. Scatter the mozzarella and drizzle with olive oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrange the aubergine slices on top, then sprinkle generously with dried oregano and fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper and give it one more drizzle of olive oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide into the oven and cook for 60-90 seconds, turning frequently for an even bake. The crust should be blistered and the cheese bubbling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Kitchen in the Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57503150014848,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/0622\/4577\/files\/albanian-aubergine-and-oregano-pizza-2304560.jpg?v=1772409374","url":"https:\/\/kitcheninthegarden.co.uk\/products\/albanian-aubergine-and-oregano-pizza","provider":"Kitchen In The Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}