Panko

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Coarse, dry breadcrumbs used in Japanese cuisine. uncountable

    "Japanese "Panko" bread crumbs upgrade the quality of shrimp and other frozen prepared foods with their exceptionally crisp, yet tender, bite. (Photo courtesy of National Sea Products.)"

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

Example

More examples

"Panko bread crumbs are a variety of flaky bread crumbs used in Japanese cuisine as a crunchy coating for fried foods."

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese パン粉 (panko).

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