Fig
A sweet fruit topping commonly used to balance the saltiness of blue cheese or cured ham on contemporary pizzas.
- Salt
- low
- Fat
- low
- Sweetness
- high
- Acidity
- low
- Heat
- none
- Moisture
- moderate
- Umami
- low
- Cooking requirement
- raw ready to eat
Preparation
Sliced thinly
Used to balance strong, salty cheeses rather than as a primary topping
Suitable to add after baking.
Pairs well with
- Prosciutto crudo
Explicitly noted as a good balance for Fig.
- Fresh arugula (rocket)
Adds textural contrast against Fig. Best added fresh after baking, for brightness against Fig.
- Pepperoni
Adds textural contrast against Fig.
- Soppressata
Adds textural contrast against Fig.
- Guanciale
Adds textural contrast against Fig.
- Cooked bacon
Adds textural contrast against Fig.
Styles using this topping
A seasonal, sweet-savoury addition typical of this movement's gourmet, produce-forward experimentation well beyond the traditional canon.
A seasonal, sweet-savoury topping typical of this movement's farm-to-table, produce-led philosophy.