Why stop at one matzo pizza, when you can have 6 different matzo toppings inspired from around the world! Including flavor inspiration from Thailand, France, Hawaii and more!
Matzo Pizza
Passover is around the corner and savory matzo pizza is always on the must make list. Sure, you can go traditional with a good marinara and mozzarella, but I like to switch things up a bit with cultural and seasonal inspiration.
These matzo toppings are inspired by some of my favofrite flavors around the world. Scroll through to check out all the different matzo pizzas and matzo toppings. I had so much fun with these and hope you can find some inspiration to top your matzo this year.
Six Different Matzo Toppings Inspired from Around the World
Italian Matzo Topping
This matzo pizza is inspired by my favorite Italian pasta dish, puttanesca and is for the salt lovers at heart. Puttanesca is usually served with pasta with a simple tomato sauce including olives and capers.
A thin layer of marinara is spread over the matzo and then topped with chopped olives, briny capers and shredded mozzarella. After baked, garnish with a few leaves of fresh basil to brighten up all the savory flavors.
French Matzo Topping
Fig and brie are a match made in flavor heaven. Spread a thin layer of fig jam onto the matzo and top with slices of brie.
After matzo pizza is baked, finish with a bright salad of spicy arugula that is simply dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.
Thai Inspired Matzo Topping
This Thai matzo pizza may have been my favorite pairing of this set. Mix almond butter, curry paste and a bit of coconut milk together until smooth.
Spread a thin layer onto the matzo and top with thinly sliced purple cabbage and carrots, fresh cilantro and toasted almonds. And for even more spicy kick, a drizzle of sriracha.
Mexican Inspired Matzo Topping
This Mexican inspired matzo pizza is a play on huevos rancheros, one of our all time favorite breakfasts! Roasted tomatillo salsa is spread onto the matzo and topped with a perfectly fried egg, cilantro and of course, extra hot sauce.
This would also be great with a layer of vegetarian refried beans for extra creaminess.
Mediterranean Matzo Topping
Of course I had to create a Mediterranean matzo pizza! These toppings are a play off of Sabich, which is an Israeli pita sandwich, filled with fried eggplant, eggs and chopped salad.
Instead, for this matzo version, a thin layer of baba ghanoush is spread onto the matzo and topped with a fresh and crunchy chopped salad, a healthy drizzle of tahini sauce, boiled egg and pickled jalapenos for that added heat.
Hawaiian Inspired Matzo Topping
For a sweet matzo topping, I was inspired by growing up on the islands. Growing up in Hawaii, I was introduced to some of my favorite tropical flavors, including purple swweet potato and macadamia nut.
For this topping, add coconut milk to boiled sweet purple potato and mash together until creamy. Spread a layer onto the matzo and top with chopped macadamia nuts and shredded coconut.
What will you be topping your matzo with?
6 Matzo Toppings from Around the World
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Equipment
Ingredients
Matzo
- 6 matzo crackers
Italian Matzo Topping
French Matzo Topping
- 2 tablespoons fig jam
- 2 ounces brie roughly torn or sliced
- 1 cup arugula
- Drizzle of olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Thai Matzo Topping
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- ¼ cup almond butter
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup thinly sliced purple cabbage
- 1 green onions sliced
- 2-3 tablespoons chopped roasted almonds
- Fresh cilantro
- Sriracha
- Lime cut into wedges
Mexican Matzo Topping
- 2 tablespoons roasted tomato salsa + more for garnish
- 1 fried or over easy egg
- ¼ avocado sliced
- Fresh cilantro
- Hot sauce as needed
Mediterranean Matzo Topping
- 2 tablespoons baba ghanoush or substitute hummus
- 1 hard boiled egg sliced
- ¼ cup chopped salad
- 3-4 sliced pickled jalapeños
- Drizzle of tahini sauce
Hawaiian Matzo Topping
- 1 purple sweet potato peeled and cut into chucks
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon sugar.
- ¼ cup chopped macadamia nuts
- ¼ cup shredded coconut.
Instructions
- Before topping matzo, place matzo in oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10-12 minutes, to get it a bit more crispy and dry so it can hold the toppings well.
- To make the Italian Matzo: spread matzo with a thin layer of marinara, ¼ cup chopped olives and 1 Tb capers and ¼ cup of shredded mozzarella. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese melts. Top with freshly torn basil.
- To make the French Matzo: Spread matzo with a thin layer of fig jam and top with sliced brie (about 3-4 pieces). Bake at 350 degrees F for about 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted. In a separate bowl, toss together arugula and add a drizzle of olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper and top salad onto matzo.
- To make the Thai Matzo: In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup coconut milk, 2 tablespoons of red curry paste and ¼ cup almond butter and spread a thin layer onto matzo (you may have extra sauce). Then top with shredded carrots, sliced cabbage, green onions, cilantro, chopped roasted almonds, drizzle of sriracha and lime wedges.
- To make the Huevos Rancheros Matzo: Spread a thin layer of roasted tomato salsa on the matzo and top with an over easy egg or fried egg. Add a dollop of tomatillo salsa, fresh cilantro, sliced avocado and hot sauce, if desired.
- To make the Sabich Matzo: Spread a thin layer of baba ghanoush and top with a sliced hard boiled egg, sliced pickled jalapeños, chopped salad and a good drizzle of tahini sauce.
- To make the Hawaiian Matzo: Peel and boil 1 purple sweet potato until fork tender. Once done, mash it well and add ¼ cup coconut milk and 1 teaspoon of sugar and mix well until creamy. Spread mashed potato on matzo and top with chopped macadamia nuts and shredded coconut.
Notes
Nutrition
This post was originally published in April, 2016 for The Nosher and updated on this site, with permission in April, 2022 with added recipes and nutritional information.
Lg says
The international pizza is a brilliant presentation
Love it
Samantha says
Thank you!