|
|
Article: Panko: Japanese bread crumbs are to fry for
- Article from:
- Deseret News (Salt Lake City)
- Article date:
- June 9, 2004
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright 2004 Deseret News (Salt Lake City). Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
|
Our friends kept raving about the wonders of Japanese panko
crumbs, and they're absolutely right. It's hard to believe there's a
better bread crumb, but the Japanese have definitely cornered the
market.
Panko crumbs are made from wheat bread, but they're flaky and
lighter than other bread crumbs. Practically any food you fry that's
panko-coated turns out crisp and airy -- in short, a gourmet treat.
You can substitute panko bread crumbs in just about any recipe
calling for regular bread crumbs, or vice versa.
Panko crumbs are typically located alongside other Asian
ingredients in the supermarket. If you can't find them, a quick
Internet search will yield dozens of vendors selling panko crumbs ...