pané

Definition

Food that's been breaded or coated with breadcrumbs before cooking, from the French for 'breaded.' Essentially the fancy way to say something has a crunchy coating.

Example Usage

The veal is pané with panko for extra crispness—standard breadcrumbs aren't cutting it.

Origin

French, from 'pain' (bread)

Fun Fact

The classic three-step breading procedure (flour, egg wash, breadcrumbs) creates distinct layers that help the coating adhere and crisp up during cooking.

Source: French cooking and breading techniques

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