As we know, breadcrumbs can make all kinds of fried foods crispy, so they are widely used in breading recipes for vegetables and meat. Breadcrumbs can be used in many different dishes, including fruit pies.
There are different types of breadcrumbs, but now we will focus on panko breadcrumbs. Panko breadcrumbs are most commonly found in Japanese cuisine. In general, panko breadcrumbs are made from a special type of white bread. The word "panko" itself is Japanese and means "oven" in Japanese.
You may be wondering what is the difference between panko breadcrumbs and plain breadcrumbs is. Most types of breadcrumbs you buy from the store can be made at home by toasting bread and then grinding it. However, panko breadcrumbs are different and you can't make them at home.
In most recipes you can replace panko breadcrumbs with plain ones, but the effect will not be the same. You should not be fooled by recipes that "claim" that they can replace panko breadcrumbs with another successfully - this is not the case.
Panko breadcrumbs are lighter, crispier and cleaner than regular ones. Panko breadcrumbs are lighter than usual and are ideal for fried foods, because they absorb less fat, which in turn makes food lighter.
You may be wondering whether panko breadcrumbs are gluten free or non-vegan and whether they can be eaten by vegans. It never hurts to read the label of what you buy, but if you are vegan, avoid foods, which contain eggs or dairy foods. I have good news for you - panko breadcrumbs or at least most brands of panko breadcrumbs are vegan. They contains wheat flour, yeast, butter and salt. Panko definitely contains gluten, but it can always be eaten by vegetarians.
Panko Breadcrumbs Applications
Panko breadcrumbs are used for breading fried foods, can be used for recipes for baked pastas, macaroni and cheese. Many chefs prefer cooking with panko breadcrumbs instead of regular ones, especially when cooking for vegans, who do not eat eggs, as well as for vegetarians.
You can use Panko breadcrumbs to thicken sauces and thick soups, as well as a little flour, you can thicken soups or sauces with panko breadcrumbs, because it absorbs excess liquid and adds a little more density. You can put two spoons of panko breadcrumbs in the soup or sauce. You can use panko breadcrumbs for garnish, for making all kinds of biscuits, easy candies, pasta, vegetable candies or for main dishes.
