Pepperoni Rice Paper Pizza

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If you’ve got one rice paper sheet and an egg in your kitchen, you’re already halfway to making one of my favorite lazy meals: rice paper pizza. It’s crispy on the bottom, gooey on top, and comes together in under 10 minutes with whatever toppings you’ve got lying around.

What I love about this is how quick it is. No dough to knead, no oven to preheat—you’re cooking everything in a pan. The rice paper acts like a thin crust that crisps up beautifully once the egg sets underneath. From there, it’s just a matter of slathering on tomato sauce and loading up your toppings. I usually go for mushrooms, cheese, and little bits of chorizo, but honestly, anything goes.

This is the kind of thing I make when I want comfort food without much effort. It’s also great if you’re cooking for one or trying to use up odds and ends from the fridge.

Tips to make it crispy and melty:

• Use a nonstick pan or lightly grease your pan to keep the rice paper from sticking while the egg cooks.
• Crack the egg right onto the rice paper and spread it quickly before it sets. It’s your binder and your flavor base.
• Let the bottom crisp up before adding tomato sauce, or it’ll get soggy too fast.
• Cover the pan for a minute or two once the toppings are on. This helps the cheese melt without burning the bottom.

Ingredients

• 1 sheet of rice paper
• 1 egg
• 1–2 tablespoons tomato sauce (about 30g / 1 oz)
• 2 tablespoons shredded cheese (about 20g / 0.7 oz)
• 3–4 slices of mushroom (about 30g / 1 oz)
• A few slices of chorizo or other cured meat (about 20g / 0.7 oz)

Alternative Ingredients

You can use any toppings you like: olives, peppers, ham, leftover cooked chicken—whatever you’ve got in the fridge works.

For the sauce, if you don’t have tomato sauce, use tomato paste with a bit of olive oil and salt, or even pesto for a different flavor.

If you don’t eat eggs, you can try using a bit of shredded cheese directly under the rice paper to help it stick and crisp instead, but you’ll lose the “egg crust” effect.

Step 1: Add Rice Paper to the Pan

Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Place the rice paper directly in the dry pan—it’ll start to soften and curl slightly.

Step 2: Crack and Spread the Egg

Crack the egg directly onto the rice paper. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to gently spread the egg all over the surface before it starts to cook. Let it set completely—it should look like a thin omelette stuck to the rice paper.

Step 3: Add Tomato Sauce

Once the egg is cooked and the bottom is starting to crisp, spoon tomato sauce evenly over the top. Don’t add too much or it’ll make the crust soggy.

Step 4: Add Toppings

Add your mushrooms, shredded cheese, and chorizo (or whatever toppings you’re using). Try not to overload it—it’s a thin base and holds better with lighter toppings.

Step 5: Melt the Cheese

Cover the pan with a lid for 2–3 minutes to help the cheese melt and the toppings warm through. Check the bottom occasionally—it should be golden and crispy.

Step 6: Serve

Slide the pizza out of the pan and onto a plate or cutting board. Slice and enjoy while hot. You’ll get a crispy bottom, melty cheese, and all the pizza flavor in a super quick, no-fuss version.

How to Conserve the Recipe

This rice paper pizza is definitely best eaten right away. The crust loses its crunch pretty quickly once it cools, so I wouldn’t recommend saving leftovers.

If you want to prep ahead, keep your toppings ready in the fridge so you can throw it together in five minutes when hunger hits. But don’t assemble or cook it in advance—it just won’t have the same crispy magic.

Different Ways to Serve This Dish

This is perfect for a solo lunch or snack, especially when you’re craving something cheesy but don’t want to commit to a full homemade pizza. It also works great as a quick dinner with a salad on the side.

You can even make mini versions by breaking the rice paper in half before cooking. These are fun for kids or for serving as little flatbread-style bites at a casual get-together.

If you’re hosting, set up a little rice paper pizza bar with different toppings and let everyone make their own in the pan. It’s fast, low-mess, and surprisingly fun—and no one will guess it started with a single rice paper sheet.