what is Panko !?
What are Panko Japanese Breadcrumbs (ン 粉)?
Japanese breadcrumbs (Panko) is a dry, crispy and toasted bread with a light color, whose kernel is used for frying a variety of proteins and vegetables. The coarse and crispy texture of the breadcrumbs powder is very special and noticeable and gives a sense of crispiness to the fried food.
The word "pan" in Portuguese means bread and "ko" means dry powder. Sailing Portuguese, abroad, in the land of Japan, has taught people how to process dry bread, and the name has been widespread ever since. In Japanese, "pan" also means bread and "ko" means small pieces; So "panko" in Japanese means small slices of bread.
It is worth mentioning that Japanese breadcrumbs (Panko) are made with zero wheat flour with a high percentage of gluten. To prepare this flour, after kneading, it is put in an electric oven under the electric flow, and then it enters the bread mill. Finally, the humidity reaches below seven percent using a dryer. Panko is produced by the most up-to-date machinery in the world; once baked, the color of the breadcrumbs turns light; and after frying in oil, it turns to gold; meanwhile, there should be no bread crust or bread burn on the product.
Japanese breadcrumbs (Panko) are one of the different types of breadcrumbs. They are available in three flavors: plain, spicy, and paprika, which are mainly produced in East Asian countries such as Japan, China, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, etc.
Panko has played a significant role in Asian cuisine for many years, but in recent years, due to its special features, it has become more and more popular around the world, including in Western countries. Do not forget that panko is in the form of granola and not all kinds are considered Japanese breadcrumbs (Panko)!
