Do not smother this pizza. Use fresh mozzarella, but sparingly. You want the creaminess to soften the plum’s edge, not bury it. A sprinkle of queso fresco or ricotta salata works even better.
You want a Neapolitan-style thin crust. Not a thick, doughy Chicago deep-dish. The char from a high-heat oven adds a smoky bitterness that contrasts beautifully with the sour plum. umemaru pizza
First, you get the salty, greasy comfort of melted cheese and crispy crust. Then— boom —the umeboshi hits. It’s a sharp, mouth-puckering sourness that cuts through the fat like a katana. It wakes up every taste bud. The shiso adds a floral, herbaceous note, and the sesame oil leaves a nutty finish. Do not smother this pizza