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Article: DESPERATION DINNERS: Panko crumbs perfect fish fillets; You may never fry with an ordinary breadcrumb again
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- Charleston Daily Mail
- Article date:
- June 9, 2004
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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 breadcrumb, but the Japanese have definitely cornered the
market.
Panko crumbs are made from wheat bread, but they're flaky and
lighter than other breadcrumbs. Practically any food you fry that's
panko-coated turns out crisp and airy - in short, a gourmet treat.
You can substitute panko breadcrumbs in just about any recipe calling
for regular breadcrumbs, 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 ...