Want to know how to make homemade Japanese panko breadcrumbs? Here's an easy and economical recipe! Panko breadcrumbs are light and incredibly crispy, making them an ideal ingredient for coating fried foods. Traditionally used in Japanese cuisine for dishes such as tonkatsu (breaded pork) or tempura, it adds a unique texture that remains crisp even after cooking.
If the slices are fresh: place the slices in a freezer bag and put it in the freezer for about 5 hours.
If you have stale sandwich bread: You can use it as is. First cut off the crust, then roughly cut the crumb. *You can either keep the crust or remove it.
Place the pieces in a blender and blend until you obtain a mixture with crumbs.
Pour the crumbs onto a baking tray and place in a preheated oven at 210°F (100°C) for 50 minutes for maximum crunch.
Remove from oven, cool and store in an airtight container or use directly!