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Pizza Margherita
Pizza Margherita is a globally popular Italian dish known for its simplicity and authentic flavors. It is considered a symbol of Italian cuisine and is protected under the traditional specialty guaranteed (TSG) certification.
General Information
- Dish type: Italian cuisine
- Governing body: Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN)
- Origin: Italy
- First made: 1889
- Main ingredients: Dough, Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil
- Cooking time: 90 seconds (in wood-fired oven)
- Equipment: Pizza stone, Wood-fired oven
- Traditional size: 33 cm diameter
- Protected status: TSG
Features
- Cooking method: Wood-fired oven for an authentic flavor and texture.
- Traditional size: 33 cm diameter, thin crust with a puffy edge (cornicione).
- Main ingredients: Dough, Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil to represent the Italian flag.
Popularity and Cultural Impact
Pizza Margherita has High global recognition as an iconic dish. Its simplicity and flavor appeal to millions, making it a Multi-billion dollar industry.
Major Events
- World Pizza Championship – A prestigious event showcasing the best pizzerias and chefs.
- Napoli Pizza Village – A large-scale festival celebrating Neapolitan pizza.
- Pizza Expo – The largest pizza trade show in the world.
Iconic Chefs
Pizza Margherita has inspired some of the most renowned chefs in Italian cuisine:
- Gennaro Esposito – A master of authentic Neapolitan pizza.
- Franco Pepe – Known for innovative yet traditional pizza-making.
- Nancy Silverton – A celebrated chef bringing Italian flavors to California.
- Enzo Coccia – A pioneer of the modern Neapolitan pizza movement.
Famous Rivalries
Rivalries between pizza styles have sparked debates among food lovers:
- Neapolitan vs New York Style – A battle of tradition versus innovation.
- Thin Crust vs Deep Dish – Preferences differ across regions.
Global Audience
Pizza Margherita enjoys a Global fanbase, loved by people across continents.
List of Iconic Chefs
- Food Page (Iconic chefs: Gennaro Esposito, Franco Pepe, Nancy Silverton, Enzo Coccia, Gennaro Esposito, Franco Pepe, Nancy Silverton, Enzo Coccia)
- Pizza (Iconic chefs: Gennaro Esposito, Franco Pepe, Nancy Silverton, Enzo Coccia, Gennaro Esposito, Franco Pepe, Nancy Silverton, Enzo Coccia)
- Sushi (Iconic chefs: Masaharu Morimoto, Jiro Ono, Nobu Matsuhisa, Masaharu Morimoto, Takashi Saito, Jiro Ono, Nobu Matsuhisa, Takashi Saito)
