Grain
Panko (Japanese Breadcrumbs)
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(Local supermarket)
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What is it?
Large, airy crumbs made from crustless white bread. They fry light and loud. They also soak up less oil than fine crumbs.
Substitution Guide
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Best Substitute
Homemade crumbs from sandwich bread
Pulse crustless bread into coarse bits. Dry them for 1 minute in the microwave.
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Acceptable
Crushed cornflakes
They are very crunchy but brown fast. Fry 10C lower and watch the color.
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NEVER Use
Fine Italian dry breadcrumbs
The crumbs are tiny and dense. They make a hard, oily shell with no crunch.
Related Ingredients
Did you know?
🔬Pan comes from the Portuguese word for bread. Ko means powder. So panko means bread powder.
Sensory Profile
Pale, spiky flakes with almost no smell. In oil they turn nutty and crackle loudly.
