what is panko bread crumbs

Panko breadcrumbs are a type of Japanese-style breadcrumbs that are traditionally used as a coating for deep-fried foods such as tonkatsu and chicken katsu. They are made by lightly baking coarse breadcrumbs to give them more ‘crunch’. Panko breadcrumbs are made from a particular crustless white bread, which makes them drier and crispier than regular breadcrumbs, creating a less greasy result when fried. They are larger, crispier, and lighter than regular breadcrumbs, so they coat without “packing” like regular bread crumbs, allowing foods to stay crispier longer. Panko breadcrumbs are available unseasoned or seasoned and can be used as a coating for fried foods or as a crunchy topping for sweet recipes. Regular homemade breadcrumbs can be used as a substitute for panko breadcrumbs.