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Panko

Meaning in culinary arts & cooking, with examples

nounCommon term

In culinary arts & cooking, panko means: Light, flaky Japanese-style breadcrumbs used especially for crisp coatings.

In Turkish: iri Japon ekmek kırıntısı, panko

How it is used

Often used as an uncountable ingredient name; panko crumbs is also common.

Example sentences

  1. The prawns had a crisp coating of panko.

    The flakes create a textured outer layer.

  2. She scattered panko over the gratin before baking.

    The ingredient can form a crisp topping as well as a coating.

Common collocations

  • panko coating
  • panko breadcrumbs
  • deep-fryTo cook food by putting it completely under hot oil, usually between about 160°C and 190°C, until it is crisp and golden.
  • bakeTo cook food with dry heat in an oven, especially bread, cakes, pastry, biscuits and dishes covered with a crust or sauce.

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