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🍕 Craving a Unique, Umami-Rich Fusion Pizza? Savor Tender Boiled Shirasu, Creamy Mozzarella Pearls, and Tangy Olives!

A Summer-Exclusive Coastal Japanese Favorite Featuring Fresh Tomato Sauce and a Bonus "Post-Bake Fluffy Shirasu Cup." Shipped via Convenient Frozen Delivery via Costco.

When you want a truly memorable, gourmet pizza night in Japan, standard delivery chains can be surprisingly underwhelming, often drowning their pies in heavy, sweet mayo sauces. Indulge in an authentic coastal Japanese fusion delicacy with the Kirkland Signature Take & Bake Square Pizza (Shirasu & Mozzarella), an exclusive seasonal deli hit sold in substantial wholesale portions via Costco.

This spectacular square-cut pizza pairs the rich, comforting traditions of Italian pizza with a beloved Japanese seaside staple: Soft, boiled Shirasu (tender baby sardines). Unlike hard, fully dried whitebait, these delicate young sardines are gently cooked to achieve a soft, moist, and fluffy texture packed with subtle sea-salt umami. Built on a crispy, oven-ready crust spread with a bright tomato sauce, the pizza comes layered with vibrant red onions, fresh parsley, briny black olives, and rich mozzarella cheese pearls. Best of all, it includes a separate topping cup of extra tender Shirasu meant to be sprinkled over the top after baking, adding a marvelous, melt-in-your-mouth flavor contrast against the hot, molten cheese!

💡 Why Fusion Pizza Enthusiasts and Busy Households Keep This Pie Stocked

The Convenient Frozen Storage Hack: Since this item arrives via specialized frozen delivery, there is zero pressure to consume a massive 40cm square pie all at once! The flat, square shape makes it exceptionally easy to slice with a standard knife into rectangular toaster-sized portions.

Easy Freezer Stacking: Wrap your individual pre-cut slices tightly in plastic film or press-seal wrap, drop them into zip-top bags, and stack them flat. They slide effortlessly into tight Japanese apartment freezer drawers for quick 5-minute toaster oven meals.

Included Post-Bake Soft Topping Cup: Keeps the extra Shirasu soft, moist, and fluffy instead of drying out or burning in the intense heat of the oven.

📐 Specifications & Ingredients

Shipping Method: Shipped via frozen courier to preserve ingredient freshness.

Storage Condition: Keep frozen below -18°C.

Ingredients: Wheat flour, Salt, Corn oil, Sugar, Yeast, Olive oil, Tomato paste, Garlic powder, Oregano, Black pepper, Red bell pepper, Parsley, Mozzarella cheese, Soft Shirasu (Boiled young sardines), Red onion, Black olives, Glucono delta-lactone. Contains: Wheat, Milk, Soy, Seafood.

🍳 Simple Kitchen Hacks: Elevating the Crust to Izakaya-Style Gourmet Status

While baking this pizza at 200°C for roughly 10 minutes yields a wonderfully comforting meal, adding a quick local twist takes the umami to a whole new level:

The Toasted Sesame & Scallion Izakaya Trick After pulling your baked slice out of the toaster oven and sprinkling the extra fluffy Shirasu on top, drizzle a few drops of pure toasted sesame oil and scatter finely chopped green scallions across the cheese. The toasted sesame oil fuses with the warm tomato sauce, briny olives, and savory soft whitebait, transforming your meal into an incredible Japanese pub-style fusion masterpiece that pairs phenomenally with chilled beer or highballs.

❄️ Leftover Recovery: Creative Ways to Flip Leftover Slices

If you have a couple of frozen slices left over and want to switch up your dinner routine, use the pre-seasoned toppings as a flavor shortcut for hot meals:

The Rich Seafood Tomato Pasta Shortcut: Simply chop a couple of frozen or thawed pizza slices into small, bite-sized squares using a knife. Toss the pieces directly into a hot skillet with a splash of olive oil and garlic, then add cooked pasta noodles with a splash of pasta water. As the mozzarella melts, the tomato sauce, olives, and tender Shirasu break down into an instant, rich Umami Seafood Tomato Pasta Sauce with zero extra seasoning required.

The Bismark Egg Bake: When baking a pizza slice in your toaster oven, make a slight dent in the center cheese layer and crack a fresh raw egg into the middle. Bake until the egg white sets while keeping the yolk runny. The velvety yolk blends seamlessly with the soft Shirasu and melted mozzarella for a luxurious breakfast slice.

💬 What the Expat Community is Saying

A Mind-Blowing Fusion That Actually Works I was skeptical about whitebait on pizza at first, but this Costco seasonal pie completely blew me away! The Shirasu is soft and moist—not fishy or dry at all. It adds a delicate, pleasant sea-salt umami that pairs insanely well with the creamy mozzarella pearls and tangy black olives. The separate post-bake topping cup is a genius move.

So Easy to Slice and Freeze for Small Kitchens The square shape is so much more practical than round pizzas for small Japanese kitchen setups. I sliced the entire board into toaster-sized rectangles the day it arrived, popped them in freezer bags, and now I have gourmet 5-minute lunches ready whenever I want.

Stop settling for generic, overly sweet delivery options and experience true coastal Japanese pizza fusion. Secure the rich, melting convenience of this premium square Shirasu & Mozzarella selection.