What is the difference between bread crumbs and panko crumbs?

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1. What is the difference between bread crumbs and panko crumbs?
2. What can I use instead of panko breadcrumbs?
3. Do you need to cook panko?
4. What's the difference between tempura and fried?

What is the difference between bread crumbs and panko crumbs?

Panko are made from a crustless white bread that is processed into flakes and then dried. ... These breadcrumbs have a dryer and flakier consistency than regular breadcrumbs, and as a result they absorb less oil. Panko produces lighter and crunchier tasting fried food.

What can I use instead of panko breadcrumbs?

You can certainly substitute regular breadcrumbs for panko in most recipes – it won't be quite the same though. Other substitution ideas are cracker crumbs, matzo meal, crushed cornflakes, crushed dry stuffing mix, crushed melba toast, crushed pretzels, crushed tortilla chips, or crushed potato chips.

Do you need to cook panko?

Panko doesn't always have to be fried to get that crunchy goodness, as evidenced by these breaded chicken cutlets and zucchini fries which are both made in the oven. ... Sprinkle panko on top of baked dips, casseroles, egg bakes, or baked mac and cheese baking. Or toast the crumbs in a pan with a little oil or butter.

What's the difference between tempura and fried?

Tempura is the dish deep-fried with a coat of flour. Fry is the dish deep-fried with breadcrumbs. It seems that in countries like Eurpoe, the Shrimp / Prawn fry is topped over a bowl of rice. I think one can use the fry as long as it is delicious.