Fruits & Vegetables

Panko Bread Crumbs: The Secrets Revealed (Video)

Authentic Panko out of the Grinder
Upper Crust Enterprises, Inc. shares the history, making and uses for their traditional Japanese Panko Breadcrumbs and Tempura Batter Mix. Chapters: History of Panko, Our Process, Who is Upper Crust, Menu Applications. Learn how to make: Chicken Katsu or Tonkatsu, Award-Winning Onion Rings, and Top Crusted Crispy Baked Chicken or Fish.
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Fried Zucchini Spears (Video)

Fried Zucchini Spears
Cut medium size zucchini into full length quarter-spears (7-8 inches length) for a more dramatic plate presentation, or simple quarter-spears (4 inches). Dust zucchini in dry Tempura Batter mix (code 07230), dip in prepared Tempura Batter made with water, and roll in Authentic Japanese Panko (code 01020) lightly pressing into the batter. Deep fry at
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Potato Croquettes (Video)

Potato Croquettes
Potato Croquettes — A fusion of Japanese and American favorites to create a unique crispy side dish that is great for breakfast. Or it can serve as an excellent appetizer. The light and crispy Authentic Japanese Panko texture works well with the soft texture of the mashed potatoes. The recipe is easy, can be prepared
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Apple Cobbler with Crispy Panko (Video)

Mix Authentic Japanese Panko (code 01020) with melted butter, sugar and cinnamon, blend lightly. Texture should be like light, wet sand. Top your favorite apple or peach cobbler and bake 400°F until golden. The Panko mixture creates a unique flavor experience of crunchy topping with soft fruit inside.
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Classic Gourmet Onion Rings (Video)

Onion Rings Basket
Slice thick sweet Spanish onions. Dust with dry Tempura batter mix (code 07230) and shake off excess. Dip in prepared tempura batter and roll in Authentic Japanese Panko (code 01020) applying liberally. Deep fry in 350-375 degree oil until brown. The finished product will be a light and crispy onion ring that will outperform any
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Veggie Tempura bites

Gather random vegetables such as asparagus, half moon cuts of zucchini and squash, strips of green and red peppers, snow peas, and French cut beans. Season vegetables with salt and pepper. Dip in dry Tempura Batter mix (code 07230) dip in prepared tempura batter made with club soda, and deep fry at 350°. To add
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Double Crisp Sweet Potato Fries

Set up three containers – flour, egg-wash, Panko. Dust raw frozen (or fresh cut) sweet potato fries in flour, then dip in egg wash and roll in Authentic Japanese Panko (code 01020). Deep fry until done. This will provide a very crispy outer coating to the fry and it will stay crispy for a long
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Spicy Beer Battered Sweet Potato Fry

Add ground red pepper and white pepper to Upper Crust Tempura Batter mix (code 07230). Divide the seasoned Tempura Batter mix in two containers. One will have dry seasoned Tempura Batter mix. The other you will make a batter by blending the seasoned Tempura Batter mix with beer. Dust raw, cut sweet potato fries in
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Top Crusted Crispy Baked Sweet Potato side

Start with Authentic Japanese Panko (code 01020) add olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder, gently blend (the texture should be like a light wet sand/paste). Slice the sweet potatoes or cube the sweet potatoes (potatoes should be cooked or par cooked) and place 3-4 oz in an oven-suited oval
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Sweet Potato & Cheese (like Mac & cheese with a twist)

Sauté Authentic Japanese Panko (code 01020) with butter until brown, remove from heat and add grated Parmesan cheese, grated Romano cheese, Italian seasoning and black pepper. Set aside. Make a creamy cheese sauce using cheddar, Jack, & Swiss cheese blend, add cooked cubed sweet potato to the cheese sauce and gently blend until well coated.
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