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Japanese Panko – Light Breadcrumbs for Perfect Crunch
Panko is the secret behind the crispy texture of many Japanese dishes. In contrast to regular breadcrumbs, panko is lighter, airier and gives dishes a nice, dry crunch.
Use it for:
Tonkatsu (Japanese schnitzel)
Crispy shrimp or chicken
Tempura and vegetable fritters
Or as a topping on gratin, mac & cheese or baked tofu
At Tjin's you will find real Japanese panko from brands such as JFC – coarse, dry and ready to use. Indispensable for those who love golden brown, crispy dishes.
How is Panko made?
Like breadcrumbs, panko is made from bread. Western breadcrumbs are baked in the oven, but Panko is made by placing the bread against metal plates that contain an electric current. This actually steams the bread from the inside, so that no crust forms. The bread looks more like a kind of tofu and is then ground into the airy flakes that we call Panko! Panko is perfect for breading shrimp, vegetables, chicken, or other meat or fish.
Using Panko
Panko ensures that all your dishes become deliciously crispy. We are happy to give you inspiration for dishes with Panko. A basic rule is that almost everything can be breaded with Panko! But what do you need for breading with Panko? Actually, you only need three things: flour, beaten egg and of course panko. Finally, you need oil for frying. You put all dishes through the flour, egg and panko and then you fry at 160-180 degrees. You serve all dishes with a matchingsaucethat can of course be found at Tjin's Toko! You can alsodrink delicious drinks such as sakeandtea. Order your Panko online and start preparing delicious Panko dishes.