Panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)

パン粉 / panko

Flavor and role

Japanese breadcrumbs made from crustless white bread, coarsely crumbled and dried. They absorb less oil and turn very crisp.

Typical dishes and uses

Tonkatsu, croquettes, fried shrimp, gratin topping, toasted breadcrumbs served with feijoada.

Substitutes

Regular dried breadcrumbs 1:1 (less crisp); or tear white bread into small pieces and dry them.

Storage

Keep sealed 3-6 months at room temperature, 1 year frozen. They go soggy in humidity, so always keep them sealed.

Main countries

Japan

Used in this book

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Updated 2026-10-10