Ready-made bread crumbs are used for frying cutlets from minced meat or fish, as well as portioned pieces of meat, fish or vegetables. There is no exact analogue of this product, but there are alternatives in case crackers are not at hand.
How to replace bread crumbs
The word "breading" comes from the French paner, which means "sprinkle with bread crumbs." Breading allows you to create an appetizing golden brown crust, keeping all the juices and aromas inside. Traditional bread crumbs for breading can be replaced with flour. Moreover, the coarser the grinding and the lower the grade of flour, the better. You can use not only wheat, but also corn, buckwheat or rye flour.
If you love breakfast cereals, then you will probably find a pack of corn or oatmeal in your home. They can also be used for breading by grinding with a rolling pin or coffee grinder.
Semolina is a good alternative to bread crumbs. Cutlets, rolled in semolina, quickly "set", while such breading does not affect the taste of the dish in any way. And if you want to experiment with the flavor of meat dishes, try using chopped salted crackers or potato chips for breading. But remember: they significantly increase the calorie content of dishes and are only suitable for quick frying, as the crust of crackers or chips burns quickly.
Alternatively, you can make meatballs or burgers with a cheese crust. To do this, rub the cheese, mix with salt, spices and finely chopped herbs. The appearance of the finished dish will be different from what you are used to, but the taste will pleasantly surprise you.
How to make bread crumbs
If you have the time, you can make bread crumbs from the bread available at home. To do this, the bread is cut into small cubes and dried for 20 minutes on each side in an oven preheated to 150 ° C. The cooled rusks must be grinded in a meat grinder, blender or coffee grinder.
You can also microwave homemade breadcrumbs. Bread pulp must be crumbled into a flat plate and dried in the microwave for 3-5 minutes. Check the crumbs every 1 to 2 minutes so they don't burn by stirring them with your hands each time. The result should be a golden, but rather soft breading that can be crumbled in the palms of your hands until smooth.
To store bread crumbs, you should use a dry glass or plastic container with a sealed lid, otherwise the bread crumbs will absorb moisture and damp. The shelf life of the product does not exceed one month, so use the bread crumbs as soon as possible.
