Panko

Pronunciation: /ˈpæŋkoʊ/

Definitions of panko

noun a type of Japanese breadcrumb used as a coating for deep-fried foods

Example Sentences

A1 I used panko breadcrumbs to make crispy chicken nuggets.

A2 Panko is a type of Japanese breadcrumb that is lighter and crispier than regular breadcrumbs.

B1 The recipe calls for coating the fish in panko before frying it.

B2 For a healthier alternative, you can use panko breadcrumbs instead of traditional breadcrumbs.

C1 The chef's secret to the perfect fried shrimp is using panko breadcrumbs.

C2 Panko is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes to add a crunchy texture.

Examples of panko in a Sentence

formal The chef coated the fish with panko breadcrumbs before frying it.

informal I love the crispy texture that panko breadcrumbs give to fried foods.

slang Panko breadcrumbs are the bomb for making crunchy chicken tenders.

figurative Adding panko breadcrumbs to the recipe is like adding a touch of magic to the dish.

Grammatical Forms of panko

• past tense: pankoed
• plural: pankos
• comparative: more panko
• superlative: most panko
• present tense: panko
• future tense: will panko
• perfect tense: have pankoed
• continuous tense: is pankoing
• singular: panko
• positive degree: panko
• infinitive: to panko
• gerund: pankoing
• participle: pankoed

Origin and Evolution of panko

First Known Use: 1930 year

Language of Origin: Japanese

Story behind the word: The word 'panko' originates from Japan.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Japanese cuisine to refer to breadcrumbs, panko has since become popular in Western cooking as a crispy coating for fried foods.