Nuggets, Cordon-bleu, breaded fish… Any occasion is therefore good to use breadcrumbs in the kitchen! Broken-down ? Or simply tired of your usual breading? The Leenkus editorial staff offers you in this article 9 practical and easy crispy tips to reinvent it with food from the cupboard. You are bound to find the one that suits you best.
1. Stale bread to replace breadcrumbs
If you don’t have any breadcrumbs, but you have a piece of stale bread left, then it’s time to give it a second chance!
First, cut the bread into slices and let it cook between 80°C and 100°C for about 30 minutes without adding fat. Then mix it up and you’re done!
Indeed, the breadcrumbs can be kept for up to three months in an airtight glass jar or a metal box. For even more flavors, do not hesitate to add some spices such as paprika or even dried herbs. Got more stale bread than you need?
2. Breadsticks, rusks, sandwiches, pretzels…
Indeed, these dry cakes are perfect for preparing breadcrumbs without going through the oven stage! All you have to do is grate them, crush them or mix them before seasoning them to obtain a nice breading to use in all your delicious crunchy recipes.
3. Semolina to replace breadcrumbs
Also, semolina can be used as breadcrumbs! For your fries to be crispy…. Choose a very fine one and use it as your usual breadcrumbs
4. Use oat flakes or bran instead of breadcrumbs
Suitable for gluten-free diets… Oat flakes and bran are indeed perfect for bringing a rustic and textured aspect to your preparations. Want to try? You will be surprised by the result.
5. Pumpkin, sunflower or sesame seeds
Very fragrant and known for their benefits, pumpkin, sunflower or sesame seeds can also be used as breadcrumbs!
A recipe for breaded monkfish with sesame and crispy vermicelli should not leave you indifferent.
6. Breakfast cereals
Making a breaded cornflakes is child’s play! How to do ? It’s very simple, to reduce these cereals into breadcrumbs, so you can put them in a freezer bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
Indeed, this unusual ingredient will bring an irresistible sweet flavor to your favorite sweet and savory dishes.
7. Dried fruits: peanuts, hazelnuts, almonds…
Yes, peanuts, hazelnuts, almonds and other dried fruits bring a unique taste to your dishes and are thus operational to replace breadcrumbs. Try a recipe for reblochon breaded with almonds. A true delight !
8. Crisps
Already crispy and sometimes seasoned with original flavors…. Chips can now spice up your recipes! If the idea seduces you, then we suggest you prepare a breathtaking recipe of chicken nuggets breaded with Curly and pastis mayo. Enjoy your lunch !
9. Japanese panko breadcrumbs
A typical Japanese breadcrumb, panko is prepared with fresh Japanese bread, which is called Hokkaido Bread. Indeed, Japanese panko differs from traditional breadcrumbs by its unique flavor and even crispier texture. Try it to see the differences!
