8 Pizza Toppings Around the World

By Olivia Putnal


Though pizza is thought to have originated in Italy (or at the very least in the Mediterranean), in the last century it's become a favorite around the globe. While the classic Napolitano version is crust, sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil, and Americans love pepperoni, cheese and other assorted meats and veggies, pie toppings vary tremendously from country to country. From fried eggs in France to canned tuna in Germany, have a look at eight unique pizza toppings.

Australia

When it comes to pizza, Australians like to do things their own way. A well-liked combination consists of barbecue sauce, emu, crocodile and kangaroo. Definitely a different kind of meat lovers' pie! Another popular combo is barbecue sauce, shrimp and pineapple-fruity, savory and spicy all at the same time.

France

Growing in popularity around the world, fried egg as a pizza topping is already common in France. In a version available at pizzerias throughout the country, the egg, which is usually cooked sunny-side up, is either baked right on top of the pie or fried in a pan, then placed on top.

India

Pickled ginger, minced mutton (sheep), paneer (an Indian cheese similar to cottage cheese) and tofu are popular pizza toppings in India. Another favorite is a spicy chicken known as "tikka," which is cooked and chopped after being marinated in a fiery yogurt sauce.

Russia

Pizza topped with sardines, tuna, mackerel, onions and salmon is known as "mockba" in Russia. The fishy pie is typically served cold and packs a whole lot of flavor.

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France

Tarte flambée is also popular French pizza, originating in the Bas-Rhin region of Alsace in northeastern France. The delicacy includes a thin layer of dough-similar to a crêpe-topped with crème fraîche, sliced onions and bacon.

Sweden

The Swedish eat their thin-crust pies with a fork and knife. And while they enjoy all sorts of toppings, the "pizza Africana" combination is by far the most interesting. It includes peanuts, bananas, chicken, pineapple and curry powder-lots of curry powder.

Germany

In Germany, one of the most popular pizza toppings is canned tuna. It is often mixed with all sorts of other toppings, or left on its own for "tuna pizza."

Japan

Another unique pie from Japan is the "mayo jaga," which is topped with mayonnaise, potatoes, bacon, corn, pimiento and onion-and is available at Domino's Japan.


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